[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
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                     TRIBUTE TO OFFICER DOUG BYRNE

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2007

  Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen 
policeman from Colorado, Doug Byrne.
  Officer Byrne was killed earlier this week when he swerved to avoid a 
vehicle which stopped directly in front of him. At the time he was 
rushing to the aid of an individual in a life threatening medical 
emergency. He was just 37 years old.
  Madam Speaker, Officer Byrne has a long and distinguished record of 
public service. Before becoming a police officer he was a member of the 
United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the first gulf war. Prior 
to working for the Aurora Police Department Doug Byrne was an officer 
for the Glendale Police Department for 6 years. He was awarded the 
Medal of Valor for rescuing several people from an apartment fire in 
2003. After becoming an Aurora policeman, he was entrusted with the 
important task of training other officers.
  Officer Byrne was a graduate of Gateway High School.
  Madam Speaker, all Coloradans morn the loss of such a good person and 
dedicated public servant. The loss of Officer Doug Byrne will be felt 
not only by those who knew and loved him, but the community as a whole.

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