Senator John Curtis Honors Fallen Utah Officers Lee Sornson and Eric Estrada

Honoring Fallen Officers

• 🇺🇸 Senator John Curtis honored Sergeant Lee Sornson and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in the line of duty in Tremonton, Utah.
• 💔 Their loss has created a significant void in their families, Tremonton, and across the state of Utah.

The Sacrifice of Policing

• 👮 Officers routinely face dangerous situations, often making split-second life-or-death decisions.
• ⚠️ Domestic disturbance calls are highlighted as particularly perilous, and Lee and Eric faced lethal fire while responding.
• 🤝 Their courage ultimately saved the lives of others, including a deputy and their canine, who were injured but survived.

Remembering Lee Sornson and Eric Estrada

• 🌟 Sergeant Sornson, a 16-year veteran, is remembered for his steady and kind nature, community involvement, and participation in the county fair parade.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Officer Estrada, 31, was a husband and father known for his humor, compassion, and ability to put people at ease.
• 🌟 Together, they embodied the best of Utah law enforcement, with a service rooted in responsibility.

Community Support and Legacy

• 🌧️ Despite the tragedy, the Tremonton and Garland Police Department, with only 17 staff, carried on, supported by an outpouring of community kindness.
• 💙 Thousands lined the streets in the rain for their funeral, and blue ribbons appeared on homes and storefronts, symbolizing solidarity.
• 💰 Funds were raised for their families, showcasing Utah at its best through neighbors supporting one another.

The Pioneer Spirit and Call to Action

• ⛰️ Senator Curtis drew parallels between the officers' sacrifice and the courage of Utah's pioneer ancestors who built a thriving home in a barren desert.
• 🗣️ He invoked President Kennedy's call to action and President Reagan's reminder that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction, stating Lee and Eric stood against that extinction.
• 🙏 Deputy Alred, who survived the shooting, urged the community to remember the love and support shown and to keep that kindness moving forward.
• 🎗️ The commitment is to ensure Sornson and Estrada are remembered not just as headlines, but as symbols of Utah values and American courage, with a pledge to support law enforcement and strengthen families.