NPR’s Alana Wise and Jason Breslow report on a Capitol Police officer who was laid in honor in the Capitol Rotunda:
“Billy” Evans; photo courtesy of U.S. Capitol Police via AP and NPR.
"’His death has left a gaping void in our lives that will never be filled,’ the family said” speaking of officer William “Billy” Evans, who was killed April 2 of this year, rammed by a car in another attack on the U.S. seat of government. He was an 18 year-veteran of the force, and a father of two.
“Evans was also remembered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who paid tribute to him as a hero and loving father. Schumer said Evans' life mission could be encapsulated by ‘four simple words: How can I help?’"
His memorial was attended by family, the president, members of congress, and members of the Capitol Police. He is only the sixth officer to die in the line of duty in the 200+ years of the service, but the second this year, following the death of Brian Sicknick from injuries sustained on January 6.
Full story by Alana Wise and Jason Breslow of NPR.