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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. PAUL. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize and honor Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Trooper Phillips reported for duty just as he had for the past 3 years, faithfully serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Tragically, he never returned home to his wife and their three young sons. In my hometown of Bowling Green, KY, Trooper Phillips paid the ultimate sacrifice, senselessly murdered while conducting a traffic stop on interstate 65 in Warren County.
Class 103, completing his training in August 2023 before being assigned to KSP Post 3 Bowling Green. He voluntarily swore an oath to serve and protect the people of Kentucky, and he upheld that oath with unwavering honor. Choosing a career in law enforcement is a profound commitment, one made with full understanding of the risks and dangers it carries. Yet Trooper Phillips willingly accepted those risks to make a difference in the lives of countless people he would never meet.
Phillips was known as a true servant. Before joining the Kentucky State Police, he worked in other emergency service roles, demonstrating a lifelong dedication to helping those in need. Those who knew him described him as caring, hard-working, and genuinely pleasant—a man whose smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
But Trooper Phillips was more than a dedicated officer. He was a loving husband to his wife Jordan and a devoted father to their three young sons. His legacy will endure through them, allowing his life and his example to continue touching others for generations.
tragedies; they are assaults on the freedoms we cherish as Americans. We must always stand firmly behind our first responders. I commend their dedication and express my deepest gratitude to all who carry the weight of the badge.
Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369. May we never forget his sacrifice, and may we lift his family, friends, coworkers, and the entire community up during this difficult time.