A resolution honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing condolences to his family.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 359 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 359

    Honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing 
                       condolences to his family.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 31, 2025

   Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Moran) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing 
                       condolences to his family.

Whereas Brandon Gaede was a brave law enforcement officer who sacrificed his 
        life to keep his local Kansas community safe;
Whereas Brandon Gaede was born to Eric Gaede and Dena Britton in 1995 in Colby, 
        Kansas;
Whereas Brandon Gaede attended Colby High School, where he excelled as a 
        student-athlete, finding success in football, wrestling, and track;
Whereas, immediately following his graduation from high school, Mr. Gaede 
        entered a career of service as a law enforcement officer, driven by his 
        unwavering dedication to protecting others;
Whereas Brandon Gaede began as a correctional officer with the Thomas County 
        Sheriff's Office, while simultaneously pursuing a degree in Criminal 
        Justice at Colby Community College;
Whereas, after earning his associate of science degree, Brandon Gaede began 
        working as a sheriff's deputy in Phillips County, where his leadership 
        and commitment quickly set him apart;
Whereas Brandon Gaede attended and graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement 
        Training Center, where he served as president of the 247th basic 
        training class, a testament to the respect he earned among his peers;
Whereas Brandon Gaede quickly rose through the ranks of the Phillips County 
        Sheriff's Office, earning a promotion to sergeant in 2023 and to 
        undersheriff a year later;
Whereas, during this time, he became a loving husband to Karlye Stephen and a 
        father to 3 beautiful children, Axel, Otto, and Emilie;
Whereas, on June 27, 2025, Brandon Gaede lost his life in the line of duty, 
        while attempting to take a suspect into custody;
Whereas Brandon Gaede was and remains a true American hero whose courage, 
        character, and unwavering commitment to others have left an indelible 
        mark; and
Whereas Mr. Gaede's legacy will continue to inspire his family, community, and a 
        grateful nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) highly respects and appreciates all that Undersheriff 
        Brandon Gaede did to protect and serve his Kansas community;
            (2) offers condolences to the family of Brandon Gaede;
            (3) pays tribute to Mr. Gaede's noble sacrifice in the line 
        of duty; and
            (4) calls on all levels of government to support the family 
        of this fallen officer.
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