[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER M. SHEA

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to the 
life of a brave young Delaware State Police officer, Corporal 
Christopher M. Shea. Corporal Shea was a proud and talented state 
trooper who died early Sunday morning after his patrol car was struck 
head-on by another vehicle.
  A Marine Corps veteran and an extremely dedicated state trooper, Shea 
was Delaware's 33rd officer to die in the line of duty. At just 31 
years of age, Shea had already distinguished himself as an intelligent 
and courageous public servant, with a true love of police work. As a 
four-year veteran of the State Police, assigned to patrol out of Troop 
7 in Lewes, Shea served our State honorably. The fact that Shea was 
promoted to Corporal, only days before his death, is evidence of this 
bright young man's unlimited potential.
  In addition to being a tremendous officer, Shea was also a thoughtful 
son, devoted husband and loving father. Born the second of eight 
children, Shea grew up in New Jersey where he attended Farleigh 
Dickinson College. After meeting his wife, Susan, the Sheas eventually 
moved to Delaware, where they had two wonderful children, Christopher 
Jr., 3\1/2\, and Elizabeth, 11 months.
  While remembering their fallen comrade, Shea's fellow officers 
reflected on the trooper's ability to balance his commitment to police 
work with his unwavering devotion to family. Described as a talented 
and compassionate individual, Corporal Shea was a tremendous asset to 
our law enforcement community and he will be truly missed by his 
family, friends, and fellow officers.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere privilege to honor the life of a proud 
state trooper and heroic representative of the State of Delaware. 
Corporal Christopher M. Shea was an honorable defender of justice, and 
he deserves our deepest gratitude and respect.

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