[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1504-E1505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               IN TRIBUTE

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 1998

  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it's said that tragedy can 
bring us together and result in stronger bonds than existed before. The 
tragic deaths of Officers Chestnut and Gibson have brought a most 
heartfelt expression of the appreciate we all have for the heroic 
efforts of not just Officers Chestnut and Gibson, but all of our law 
enforcement officers throughout the nation.
  Sue Stover Gaither, a volunteer chaplain with the Asheville, North 
Carolina Police Department was asked to sing at the Department's Annual 
Awards Banquet. Sue asked her brother, Jim to write a song meaningful 
`just for them.' Sue made a special effort through my office to share a 
recording of ``Heroes in Blue,'' with the Chestnut and Gibson families; 
noting in her letter to the families, that while the title of the song 
is ``Heroes in Blue,'' it was written and is performed in appreciation 
of all law enforcement officers, no matter what color their uniform or 
department in which they serve.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to share the lyrics of ``Heroes in Blue,'' by 
Jim Stover.

                             Heroes in Blue

     To the footsoldier faithfully pounding the beat
     The one in the blue and one cruising the street
     Laying your life on the line, protecting mine

     There's always somebody who's breaking the rules
     Thugs in the alley and drugs in the schools
     In a war that never ends, you hold the line

     Chorus:  To every hero dressed in blue
       Thank you all for everything you do
       Each and everyday you risk your lives
       And that makes you a hero in my eyes

     And when we fail to acknowledge the good deeds you do
     It may be that many are known to only a few
     You keep the faith, you fight the fight
     You teach the kids that right is right
     Into the dark, you bring some light

     Footsoldiers pounding, blue and whites cruising
     Good guys are winning, bad guys are losing
     Almighty God is on your side!

     Chorus:  To every hero dressed in blue
       Thank you all for everything you do
       Each and everyday you risk your lives
       And that makes you a hero . . .

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       Each and everyday you risk your lives
       And that makes you a hero
       And that makes you a hero
       And that makes you a hero in my eyes!

     

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