[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
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             GUAM COMMEMORATES PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 1999

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed 
the law establishing National Police Week. Commemorated every year 
since, this seven-day period begins on a Sunday and ends on a 
Saturday--the last day being designated as ``Peace Officers Memorial 
Day.''
  This special period set aside to honor the nation's law enforcement 
and memorialize their fallen comrades has always served to develop 
close bonds between officers and their colleagues from across the 
country. These ceremonies of recognition and remembrance bring people 
together and enable survivors to gain strength from others who share 
and understand their grief.
  Here, in our nation's capital, more than 10,000 police officers, 
survivors and supporters gathered to attend this year's activities. As 
in the past years, National Police Week was a great demonstration of 
this grateful nation's appreciation for the service and sacrifices of 
peace officers.
  In my home island of Guam, services were also held to recognize and 
remember those who have fallen. In ceremonies held annually, peace 
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty were honored. 
The list included: Conservation Officer Francisco Isezaki, Police 
Officer I John M. Santos, Special Agent Larry D. Wallace, Police 
Officer I Francisco A. Reyes, Police Officer III Thomas M. Sablan, 
Police Reserve Officer Rudy C. Iglesias, Police Officer Reserve Helen 
K. Lizama, Police Officer I Raymond S. Sanchez, Corrections Officer I 
Douglas W. Mashburn, Police Officer I Eddie, A. Santos, USAF Sgt Stacey 
E. Levay, Police Officer I Francisco D. Taitague, Police Officer I 
Manuel A. Aquino, and Police Lieutenant Francisco C. Toves.
  Those who have passed on within the past year were also remembered in 
this year's ceremonies. This list included: Col Francisco T. Aguigui, 
Sgt Jesus Pangelinan, Police Officer Joe Gutierrez, Detention Officer 
Eugene Benavente, and Police Officer Ralph Bartels.
  The people of Guam join the nation in paying tribute and offering 
thanks for the service and sacrifices of peace officers.

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