[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 62 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E873-E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE GREATER CLEVELAND PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SOCIETY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor, recognition and 
remembrance of the men and women of our local law enforcement agencies 
who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and every 
police officer who braves daily peril in order to protect and safeguard 
the citizens of our Cleveland community.
  The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society was formed by a 
dedicated group of police officers and their families, committed to 
keeping the immense sacrifice and memories of their loved ones forever 
alive for themselves and for the entire community to honor. Their focus 
resulted in a striking, black polished granite monument, consisting of 
gently sloping walls that cover 1,000 square feet and tower six feet 
above the ground. The monument bears the name, law enforcement agency, 
and date of death of each of the 158 officers who have died in the line 
of duty. Every May, the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial 
brings together hundreds of police officers and their families from 
throughout greater Cleveland in unity with the general public to 
recognize and honor the fallen, to celebrate their lives and great 
contribution,

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and to honor those who continue on the noble work of service, safety 
and assistance.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the men and women in blue who have paid the ultimate price in 
protecting the safety of others. We also join in honor and recognition 
of the family members whose lives were forever altered upon losing a 
loved one in the line of duty. We extend our deepest gratitude to all 
police officers, for their commitment, courage and unwavering sense of 
duty in their vocation of service to others. The individual and 
collective work of our police officers is framed by integrity, 
dedication and excellence, serving as a shield of security and hope for 
every one of us--and their courage and sacrifice will be forever 
honored and remembered.

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