Luke Ganger

Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenthal and Ranking Member Garcia and distinguished members of Congress.

My name is Luke Ganger, and I'm here with my brother, Brent.

Renee Good is our sister.

We're here on behalf of Nae's big family and those who loved her.

We're here to ask for your help.

I was talking to my four-year-old last week when she noticed I was not doing well.

I had to come here today and talk to some important people.

She knows that her aunt died and that somebody caused it to happen.

She told me that there are no bad people

and that everyone makes mistakes.

She has Ney's spirit.

The deep distress our family feels because of Ney's losses in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress, and desperation for change.

In the last few weeks, our family took some consolation, thinking that perhaps Ney's death would bring about change in our country, and it has not.

The completely surreal scenes taking place on the streets of Minneapolis are beyond explanation.

This is not just a bad day or a rough week or isolated incidents.

These encounters with federal agents are changing the community and changing many lives, including ours, forever.

I still don't know how to explain to my four-year-old what these agents are doing when we pass by.

Our family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from the community in Minneapolis and from people across the country and around the world.

The prayers and words of support have truly brought us comfort, and it is meaningful that these sentiments have come from people of all colors, faiths, and ideals.

is a perfect reflection of Renee, who carried peace, patience, and love for others wherever she went.