A resolution honoring the life of Undersheriff Brandon Gaede and expressing condolences to his family.

Honoring Undersheriff Brandon Gaede's service and sacrifice. This resolution would pay tribute to Gaede and offer condolences to his family. It records his life and career: born in 1995 in Colby, Kansas to Eric Gaede and Dena Britton, a Colby High School student-athlete, who earned an associate of science in criminal justice from Colby Community College while working as a correctional officer with the Thomas County Sheriff's Office. He served as a Phillips County deputy, was president of the 247th basic training class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, was promoted to sergeant in 2023 and undersheriff in 2024, and lost his life on June 27, 2025, in the line of duty while attempting to take a suspect into custody. The resolution offers the Senate's respect, pays tribute to his noble sacrifice, extends condolences to his wife Karlye Stephen and their children Axel, Otto, and Emilie, and calls on all levels of government to support his family.