during a routine traffic stop, derek krouse was shot and killed. he was an iraq war veteran. he was a son, a husband and father of five. derek was a hero. derek's wife tina is here tonight. on behalf of the commonwealth, we pledge to you that derek's sacrifice will never been forgotten. [ applause ] >> and at that exact same time in blacksburg, another veteran turned law enforcement officer was facing a similar situation in caroline county. after detaining a suspect found along i-95. michael hammer had placed that suspect in the car when suddenly the individual grabbed for the trooper's weapon and forced it to discharge in his leg. bleeding profusely in the struggle, he was able to reach another weapon that he kept nearby and was able to subdue the suspect. trooper hammer was rushed to mary washington university hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. tonight, trooper mike hammer is still recovering from the injuries. but he and his wife natalie are here with us in the gallery. i want to say trooper hammer, your bravery and commitment to the safety of the citizens of vi