[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 28, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H6492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               IN TRIBUTE

  (Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, there are only a handful of words that can 
describe the emotions that we are all feeling today. But for a moment, 
all Americans should reflect on the words which describe Friday's 
actions of J.J. Chestnut and John Gibson: heroism, sacrifice, honor, 
commitment, duty.
  Much has been said, appropriately so, about their heroism and about 
their dedication to duty. Much has been said about the appreciation and 
respect we in the Capitol community extend to the family and friends of 
these brave men who have given us the ultimate sacrifice.
  I was traveling back home to Montana at the time of the incident, 
returning to my home State to speak to Members of the Montana Police 
Protective Association. In turn, these representatives of Montana's 
entire law enforcement community have personally asked me to convey 
their deepest condolences to the families and the associates of Officer 
Chestnut and Detective Gibson. All Montanans are feeling the deepest 
sympathy over these events, and we reach out in prayer and in support 
and in compassion today.

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