U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke on the Senate floor to honor Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, who died after being struck by a vehicle while serving as a motorcycle escort for a funeral procession.
Cassidy stated, “His death will be felt by his family, his fellow officers and our entire state.” He added, “With gratitude for Deputy Ohlmeyer’s service and remembrance of his life, Mr. President, I ask we pause for a moment to remember Deputy Ohlmeyer.”
In his remarks, Cassidy said: “Mr. President, I rise on a very sad occasion, recognizing Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s officer, Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer, a motorcycle officer who was just killed in a traffic motor vehicle accident.
His death will be felt by his family, his fellow officers and our entire state.
Christopher Ohlmeyer was a great officer, but he was more than the uniform he wore.
He was a husband, a father, and a friend.
The way that he died, though tragic, is a testament to the way he lived.
Deputy Ohlmeyer was struck as he was serving as a motorcycle escort for a funeral procession and hit by a car from behind.
In his final moment, he was serving someone else.
I’m told that those who did not have a family were invited to be a part of his, that he brought people together, that he was deeply committed to serving community.
May we pray for his family, remember his sacrifice, and strive to live our legacy in our lives whenever we can as he did his.
With gratitude for Deputy Ohlmeyer’s service and remembrance of his life, Mr. President, I ask we pause for a moment to remember Deputy Ohlmeyer. Thank you, Mr. President, I yield.”
Senator Cassidy represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate official website. He has served in this role since winning election in 2014 official website. Prior to joining the Senate, Cassidy held seats in the U.S. House representing Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District starting in 2008 and earlier served in the Louisiana State Senate official website. He obtained both undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University official website.
