Senator Coons on the passing of Delaware National Guard Corporal Erin Sasse

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate National Guard Caucus, released the following statement on the death of Cpl. Erin Sasse of the Delaware Army National Guard. Cpl. Sasse was killed while trying to assist a disabled motorist following a crash on Interstate 95.

"Cpl. Erin Sasse epitomized the best of Army values. She served with the 153rd Military Police Company, a highly respected unit of our Delaware National Guard," said Sen. Coons. "Erin's instinct to risk her own safety in slowing down to assist a disabled motorist on a dangerous interstate is a testament to her courage and her character. Her family, friends, and fellow soldiers knew her as a remarkable and incredibly caring person, and her tragic loss will be felt by many for years to come. Annie and I send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to Erin's husband Randy and their three children."

For more information, visit the Delaware National Guard’s Facebook page at bit.ly/3mj9S78.                                                                                                                                                                      

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