January 24: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Invites Fallen Officer's Wife To Be Her Guest at the State of the Union
"Julie was my first and only choice and I am so pleased that she will be able to attend," said Congresswoman Kaptur.
"Her presence in the gallery of the House of Representatives for the president's speech will certainly add a grace note to the evening."
Julie's husband, Andrew Dunn, was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 2011 at the age of 30. Julie survives along with two young sons, Caleb and Connor.
"We will never forget Andy's courageous service and we must always remember to keep his family in our thoughts and prayers and deeds," said Congresswoman Kaptur.
Julie will join other invited guests in the House gallery. Each Member of Congress is permitted to invite one guest to hear the president deliver his report on the State of the Union, which is required by the Constitution of the United States.
Kaptur spokesman Steve Katich noted that no taxpayer dollars will be used for Ms. Dunn's visit to our nation's capital.