In a press release issued on Sunday afternoon, Senator Blunt says he and his wife are mourning the passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood.
“United States Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood was a familiar face to many of us who work in the Senate. He was friendly, professional, and dedicated to the job. I appreciate everything he did to keep us safe. Abby and I are praying for his loved ones and colleagues.”
Context: Officer Howard Liebengood had served with the Capitol Police, and was assigned to the Senate Division. He died Sunday, four days after the siege of the U. S. Capitol, while off-duty. He had served since 2005. His father, Sergeant-at-Arms Howard Liebengood, served the Senate Chamber from 1981-83. He was 51.
