[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY DAVID WILLIAM MARCH (1969-2002)

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Deputy David 
William March of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who was 
tragically killed in the line of duty on Monday, April 29, 2002.
  Deputy March, a resident of Saugus, California, lost his life while 
making a routine traffic violation stop in Irwindale, California. A 
seven-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, he 
was honored to become part of this esteemed agency. His tenacity and 
dedication became trademark qualities for which he was known.
  Deputy March will be remembered as a kind, gentle man who was 
compassionate to all creatures. He would regularly bring home stray 
dogs to his wife of five years, Teresa, and his stepdaughter, Kayla. 
His mother, Barbara, remembers her son as a caring man who always 
defended the little guy. Deputy March's colleagues recall him as an 
honest, hard-working man who loved his job. Deputy March will be deeply 
missed by his family, including his father, John, his brother, James, 
and his sister, Erin, as well as his friends and coworkers.
  I am saddened by the loss of such a fine member of our community and 
wish his family and loved ones my deepest sympathy by acknowledging him 
today. Let us remember Deputy David William March as a loving husband, 
father, son, brother, and hero.

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