[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
(Mr. LARSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the gentleman from
Massachusetts (Mr. Tierney) in the introduction of a bill to honor
police officers killed in the line of duty.
On January 23, Brian Aselton of East Hartford's police force gave his
life on behalf of his fellow citizens whom he so valiantly protected.
The community stood in shock and grief. It was a day dampened by sorrow
and chilled by the passing of this young hero. Ten thousand police
officers formed an endless sea of blue that marched into the cemetery
to pay tribute to Brian's memory.
Nations and communities reveal an awful lot about themselves in the
memorials they create, in the people they honor. Flying the flag at
half mast will not bring back Brian or the near 150 officers killed in
the line of duty each year, but it will serve as a reminder of the
ultimate sacrifice that those who wear the badge make on our behalf.
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