This Senate resolution honors the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expresses condolences to his family. The text lists Gaede's background: he was born in 1995 in Colby to Eric Gaede and Dena Britton; attended Colby High School and participated in football, wrestling, and track; began a career in law enforcement after high school; worked as a correctional officer with the Thomas County Sheriff's Office while studying Criminal Justice at Colby Community College and earned an associate of science degree; served as a sheriff's deputy in Phillips County; graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and served as president of the 247th basic training class; was promoted to sergeant in 2023 and to undersheriff in 2024; was married to Karlye Stephen and was the father of Axel, Otto, and Emilie; and died on June 27, 2025 in the line of duty while attempting to take a suspect into custody. The resolution "highly respects and appreciates" his service, offers condolences, pays tribute to his sacrifice, and calls on all levels of government to support his family. It was introduced July 31, 2025 by Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The resolution formally recognizes Undersheriff Brandon Gaede's service and expresses sympathy to his family. It records the Senate's respect for his actions, offers condolences, pays tribute to his sacrifice, and calls for support for his family. The resolution is listed as in progress and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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The resolution describes Gaede as a brave law enforcement officer who sacrificed his life to protect his community. Proponents pay tribute to his leadership and character, express appreciation for his service, offer condolences to his family, and call on all levels of government to support the family.
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