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Utah Senate honors Salt Lake County deputy Emmalani “Lonnie” Takatoa killed while rescuing partner
Summary
The Utah Legislature read and signed a citation honoring 20-year-old Deputy Emmalani Nani “Lonnie” Takatoa Utui, who died on Jan. 29, 2024, after saving his girlfriend from icy water at Settlement Canyon Reservoir; family members were invited to the chamber and members observed a moment of silence.
The Utah Senate read a formal citation recognizing Deputy Emmalani Nani Takatoa Utui — known to family as Lonnie — for what lawmakers described as an act of heroism on Jan. 29, 2024. The citation, read aloud on the floor, notes Takatoa pushed his girlfriend out of icy water at Settlement Canyon Reservoir and later died from the incident. He was 20 and had…
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