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A resolution honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing condolences to his family.
Honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing condolences to his family.
Summary
- Honors the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede of the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in Kansas, who died in the line of duty on June 27, 2025.
- Highly respects and appreciates Undersheriff Gaede's service protecting and serving his Kansas community.
- Offers condolences to the family of Brandon Gaede.
- Pays tribute to Undersheriff Gaede's noble sacrifice in the line of duty.
- Calls on all levels of government to support the family of this fallen officer.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS)
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- SPECCHEM $13,200
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Actions (2)
- Jul 31, 2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5009) · senate
- Jul 31, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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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
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. <all>
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