WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Senator Thom Tillis delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring the life of fallen Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on December 23, 2024.

Watch Senator Tillis’ remarks HERE.

“Officer Horan personified the very best of law enforcement,” said Senator Tillis. “Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson stated that ‘Officer Horan was a valued and respected member of the Greensboro police family.’ He worked for the Greensboro Police Department since 2017 and had a distinguished record of service with the US Coast Guard. As a US Coast Guard member, Officer Horan served as a law enforcement officer, tactical fast boat instructor and search and rescue operator for safety and security of the United States. Even when he was off duty, he exemplified valor. In 2019, Officer Horan received a life-saving award from the Greensboro Police Department for saving a father and son who had been caught in a rip current at a beach at Emerald Isle.”

“One of Officer Horan’s colleagues noted that one of the main things most people would know about Officer Horan was how much he loved his family,” continued Senator Tillis. “He loved his daughter. If you asked him anything or anybody in the department to describe them, one friend said, ‘I feel like his daughter would be in every conversation.’ He loved his family and included it in virtually every conversation he had with his colleagues. He upheld the oath to protect and serve his community and his country. He exemplified what it means to be an extraordinary public servant and made the ultimate sacrifice. My deepest condolences go out to Officer Horan’s family for their tremendous loss, and my condolences go out to the community of Greensboro, which lost one of their finest, most decent public servants.” 

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