[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 94 (Monday, June 22, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S6884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN ENEY

  Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, this August, 25 years ago, Capitol 
Police Sergeant Christopher Sherman Eney died in the line of duty. I 
rise to remember Sergeant Christopher Sherman Eney and the great 
sacrifices of our law enforcement officers.
  The men and women who make up the Capitol Police protect not only 
Members of Congress but all the people visiting Capitol Hill, from 
foreign dignitaries to Girl Scout troops. Sergeant Eney was a loyal and 
dedicated member of the U.S. Capitol Police. He served on the force for 
twelve years.
  On August 24, 1984, U.S. Capitol Police officers participated in SWAT 
training. That evening, the officers wanted to practice a particularly 
difficult exercise just one more time. During this final activity, Seg. 
Eney was accidentally shot and killed.
  Sergeant Eney's life was cut tragically short. He was 37 years old. 
He left behind his wife Vivian and their two daughters: Shannen and 
Heather. My thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Eney's family as we 
remember that tragic day.
  Shortly after Sergeant Eney's passing, Vivian spoke of her husband 
and other fallen officers. She could not have spoken truer words when 
she said, ``It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it 
is how they lived.'' Her famous words are forever engraved on the 
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
  It is up to us to honor Vivian's words. Twenty five years later, we 
remember Sergeant Eney as a man dedicated to risking his life for his 
Nation. He was a brave and courageous man. He lived every day 
protecting his country and the future of his children.
  I am so proud of every U.S. Capitol Police officer who puts their 
life on the line. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking them for 
their service.

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