Burgess Owens, UT
“I want to honor a Utah family who died in a flash flood last week. Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons were killed while camping. Only their daughter, Lydia, survived. I ask the House to join me in a moment of silence for her and everyone who loved them.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beloved Utah family whose lives were lost this past week in a flash flood in Wayne County. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long; his wife, Katrina; and their three sons, Reid, Thayne, and Gage, were camping when they were caught in floodwaters. They are survived by their daughter and sister, Lydia, who now faces this unimaginable loss. Mr. Speaker, the Longs are among the very best Utah has to offer. Utahns mourn together. No words will adequately express the profound loss that Lydia is now experiencing. On behalf of Utah, we offer our deepest condolences to her, Provo Fire & Rescue, the city of Mona, and all those who loved the Longs. To many, the thought of continuing without them is unimaginable. Yet, we hold fast in the Heavenly Father’s promise that the Lord is near unto them that are of a broken heart. Mr. Speaker, today we pray that His presence be especially near Lydia and all of those who mourn. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in a moment of silence. For Lydia and those who mourn the Longs’ passing, may God bless and comfort you.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beloved Utah family whose lives were lost this past week in a flash flood in Wayne County. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long; his wife, Katrina; and their three sons, Reid, Thayne, and Gage, were camping when they were caught in floodwaters. They are survived by their daughter and sister, Lydia, who now faces this unimaginable loss. Mr. Speaker, the Longs are among the very best Utah has to offer. Utahns mourn together. No words will adequately express the profound loss that Lydia is now experiencing. On behalf of Utah, we offer our deepest condolences to her, Provo Fire & Rescue, the city of Mona, and all those who loved the Longs. To many, the thought of continuing without them is unimaginable. Yet, we hold fast in the Heavenly Father’s promise that the Lord is near unto them that are of a broken heart. Mr. Speaker, today we pray that His presence be especially near Lydia and all of those who mourn. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in a moment of silence. For Lydia and those who mourn the Longs’ passing, may God bless and comfort you.