Washington, DC—June 30, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) just spoke on the House floor to honor the life and dutiful service of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last weekend. During the tribute, Womack noted how Officer Apple was a dedicated hero who exemplified the principled integrity the badge requires.
Watch Congressman Womack’s remarks honoring fallen Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple here.
Transcript of remarks:
“Madam Speaker, it’s with a heavy heart that I rise today.
“Arkansas lost one of its finest over the weekend.
“Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple was tragically killed in the line of duty while working to apprehend two suspects.
“When he approached the suspects’ vehicle, he did what professional law enforcement officers do. He didn’t shy away from the threat. He confronted it. And, in so doing, he gave his life for his community.
“He reminds us of the supreme courage displayed by our men and women in uniform—and the growing dangers they face each and every day.
“Through his leadership, bravery, and selfless dedication, Officer Apple exemplified the best our state has to offer.
“For more than 20 years, he nobly served in law enforcement. He was a protector and demonstrated the principled integrity the badge requires.
“This heart for service was at the core of his character. Past his uniform, he was known as a ‘good neighbor’ who was ‘always willing to help others.’
“Arkansas will not forget his service. And, I join Mayor Jackie Crabtree, Police Chief Lynn Hahn—and his mother Dalene Hart, step-father Richard White, and brother Kyle Hart—in mourning his loss.
“The Third District was blessed to have such a dedicated hero keeping us safe.
“We will always keep his memory alive.
“Madam Speaker, thank you, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
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