[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY DAVID MARCH

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with overwhelming sadness in 
remembrance of one of our nation's fallen heroes. On Monday, April 
29th, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy David March lost his life 
while in the line of duty and it is appropriate for all Members of this 
House to take a moment to remember a gentleman who dedicated his life 
to the protection of his community and this great nation.
  Deputy March, a seven-year veteran of the Los Angeles County 
Sheriff's Department, is survived by his wife Theresa and his 
stepdaughter Kayla. He was an avid softball player and one of the 
University of Southern California's most avid football fans. Before 
joining the Sheriff's Department, Deputy March served in the United 
States Marines.
  First assigned to the Pitchess Detention Center with the Sheriff's 
Department, Deputy March was recently transferred to the Temple City 
Station in 2000. His fellow officers remember him as a hard working, 
honest and all around good guy whose commitment to the community was 
tireless and without fail. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee 
Baca, ``He was an incredibly decent, honest and fair man. The people 
have lost a great hero.''
  This tragic event reminds us all of the heroism and courage displayed 
by all peace officers as they strive to protect and serve our 
communities around the country. September 11th served as a staggering 
reminder of the selflessness of America's peace officers and first 
responders. Let us not forget the daily efforts of the men and women 
who serve in the hope of making our communities a more peaceful and 
safe place in which to live.
  I ask all Members to join me in remembering the life of one of 
America's fallen heroes, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy David 
March. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as we remember his 
heroic service to our community and our nation.

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