“What you see in the lives of all of these officers who we lost was their love for their family, for their community, and for their country.”
View Husted’s remarks here.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today during National Police Week honoring Ohio law enforcement officers Deputy Larry Henderson, Officer Phillip Wagner, Deputy D. Weston Sherrer and Trooper Nicholas Cayton, who were killed in the line of duty in 2025.
Key excerpts include:
“Mr. President, I come today to the floor for a moment of reflection and remembrance of four courageous law enforcement officers in Ohio who we lost in 2025.”
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“As those in this chamber and across our nation may know, it’s National Police Week, a dedicated time to honor the service and sacrifice of these heroes who protect us every day.”
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“The four officers I’m highlighting today lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025. Each of them will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall to honor their lives and dedication to protecting and serving.”
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“Deputy Henderson, of Hamilton County, was 57 years old.
“He and his wife have five grown children, and he was also a foster father of two infants.”
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“Deputy Henderson died on May 2, 2025, after being run down by a motorist while working a special detail for the University of Cincinnati graduation.
“Deputy Henderson served his country and his community until his final day, and we remain forever grateful.”
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“Officer Phillip Wagner.
“Officer Wagner had served with the Lorain Police Department for four years and previously with the Sheffield Village Police Department, also for four years.”
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“He died on July 24, 2025, the day after he and another patrolman were ambushed.
“They were ambushed by a gunman as they ate their lunch in their cruisers.
“Truly tragic event for that community and for this family. His wife and three children, an entire family, remain in our prayers. We’re forever grateful for the service of Officer Wagner.”
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“Deputy D. Weston Sherrer was 31 years old and had just marked his fourth year with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office.”
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“Deputy Sherrer was fatally shot on Memorial Day last year during a domestic violence call in Monroe County.”
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“He will be remembered, and we thank him for his service and his sacrifice to his country now and forever.”
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“Trooper Nicholas Cayton was 40 years old, married to his high school sweetheart, and a father of two children.”
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“Trooper Cayton was killed on Oct. 16, 2025, when his cruiser was struck by a truck while he was helping the driver of a disabled tractor trailer.”
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“We will continue to mourn his loss and pray for all of those who loved him.”
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“What you see in the lives of all of these officers who we lost was their love for their family, for their community, and for their country.
“Mr. President, these heroes gave their lives for their communities and neighbors.”
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“I thank you all for honoring their service and celebrating their lives.”