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House Speaker Invites Family of Slain Louisiana Police Officer to State of the Union
Mike Johnson brings wife and fiancée of Officer Marc Brock to Trump's address
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has invited the wife and fiancée of slain Louisiana police officer Marc Brock to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Brock, 25, was killed late last year while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in Vivian, La., which is located in Johnson's congressional district.
Why it matters
The invitation to Brock's family members serves as a somber reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers. Johnson hopes to honor Brock's service and legacy by having his loved ones attend the high-profile event.
The details
Brock was part of a six-person team serving a warrant in November 2025 when he was shot through a closed door and later declared dead at the hospital. The man who killed him was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. Johnson, who has ties to public safety officers as his late father was a firefighter, is bringing Brock's wife Shirley Brock-Dennis and fiancée Kambreigh Smith to the State of the Union address.
- In November 2025, Officer Brock was tragically killed in the line of duty.
- Earlier this month, the man who killed Brock was charged with first-degree murder.
The players
Mike Johnson
The House Speaker from Louisiana's 4th congressional district, which includes the town of Vivian where Officer Brock served.
Marc Tyler Brock
A 25-year-old police officer in Vivian, Louisiana who was killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
Shirley Brock-Dennis
The wife of the late Officer Brock.
Kambreigh Smith
The fiancée of the late Officer Brock.
What they’re saying
“It is my profound honor to host Shirley Brock-Dennis and Kambreigh Smith — the respective mother and fiancée of Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock — as my guests for the State of the Union address. In November, Officer Brock was tragically killed in the line of duty.”
— Mike Johnson, House Speaker (Fox News Digital)
What’s next
The House speaker will be front-and-center when millions of Americans tune in to President Trump's State of the Union speech, his second address to a joint session of Congress since returning to the White House last year.
The takeaway
This invitation to Officer Brock's family members serves as a poignant recognition of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and the impact their loss has on loved ones. It underscores the importance of honoring those who put their lives on the line to protect their communities.
