[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
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                         TRIBUTE TO DAVID MARCH

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of a resolution to honor 
the remarkable life of David March, a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff 
killed in the line of duty.
  On May 1, 2002, during a seemingly routine traffic stop, Deputy 
March, a 33-year-old husband and stepfather was shot and killed.
  Deputy March's life is that of a true American Hero. Even as a high 
school football and baseball star, his life long dream was to serve his 
fellow man through a career in law enforcement.
  During his seven years of service, Deputy March garnered the 
admiration and respect of his superiors and subordinates.
  A week before he was shot, Deputy March wrote these words to a friend 
in the Department.
  I feel I give a full days work when I'm here. My contacts with the 
public are positive. Most of all, I have learned to enjoy what I am 
doing. My goals are simple. I will always be painfully honest, work as 
hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference 
in people's lives.
  May the tragedy of David March's death never overshadow the glory of 
his life.

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