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Congressional Tribute to Fallen Clay County Officers

Original title: HONORING THE FALLEN OFFICERS OF CLAY COUNTY

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official federal recognition of twelve specific law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in Clay County, Florida.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Families of the fallen officers

The families are recognized in the official federal record for the service and sacrifice of their relatives.

Clay County Sheriffs Office

The agency's memorial event and the service of its past officers are formally acknowledged in the Congressional Record.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Aaron Bean entered a formal tribute into the to honor twelve fallen law enforcement officers from Clay County, Florida. The statement recognizes their service and commemorates a memorial event held by the Clay County Sheriff's Office on May 7, 2026.

Key Facts

Representative Aaron Bean formally honored twelve fallen Clay County law enforcement officers in the Congressional Record.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office held a memorial service for these officers on May 7, 2026.
The twelve officers honored are: Josephus A. Peeler, Charles M. Wilson, Theodore S. Cherry, Richard Watkins, Arthur Caton, Wilson Walker, Eddie Hayes, David A. White, Ben Zirbel, Eric Twisdale, Clint Seagle, and Derek Asdot.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official federal recognition of twelve specific law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in Clay County, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a formal tribute entered into the to honor the memory of twelve deceased law enforcement officers from Clay County, Florida.

Did Congress pass a law regarding these officers?

No, this document is an 'Extension of Remarks,' which is a statement made by a member of Congress for the record, not a piece of legislation.

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Connected Entities

personEddie Hayes“Sergeant honored in the record.”Map →

organizationClay County Sheriffs Office“The agency that held the memorial service on May 7, 2026.”Map →

personCharles M. Wilson“Sheriff honored in the record.”Map →

locationClay County“The county in Florida where the officers served.”Map →

personBen Zirbel“Deputy honored in the record.”Map →

personTheodore S. Cherry“Sheriff honored in the record.”Map →

personWilson Walker“Deputy honored in the record.”Map →

personRichard Watkins“Sergeant honored in the record.”Map →

personArthur Caton“Auxiliary Deputy honored in the record.”Map →

personDavid A. White“Detective honored in the record.”Map →

personAaron Bean“U.S. Representative from Florida who introduced the tribute.”Map →

personJosephus A. Peeler“Sheriff honored in the record.”Map →

personClint Seagle“Deputy honored in the record.”Map →

personEric Twisdale“Sergeant honored in the record.”Map →

personDerek Asdot“Chief honored in the record.”Map →

Sources

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