[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LARRY J. NEHASIL

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 19, 2011

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and celebrate the 
life of Larry J. Nehasil, a devoted husband, father, brother, son, 
uncle and Police Officer; and to mourn him upon his tragic passing in 
the line of duty at age 48.
  Larry was born on March 15, 1962. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan and 
graduated from Winston Churchill High School in 1980. After serving 
with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Larry Nehasil joined the ranks 
of the Livonia Police Department as a Cadet in 1991. He was promoted to 
Police Officer in 1993 and worked in the Patrol Bureau, the Special 
Operations Unit and most recently, the Intelligence Bureau. Highly 
decorated in his 20 year career, Officer Larry Nehasil was a valued 
brother to his fellow officers and a lover of life whose company 
brought joy to all he knew. Aside from his diligent work ethic, Larry 
enjoyed numerous outdoor activities, working out and watching his 
adored sons play hockey.
  On January 17, 2011, Larry Nehasil laid down his life as he pursued a 
robbery suspect. This dedicated man gave his last breath, his last 
ounce of courage in service to the citizens he had dutifully sworn to 
defend and protect. He will be remembered as a father devoted to his 
family, especially his beloved wife, Linda, and his sons Adam and 
Aaron. The cherished son of Monica, Larry reunites with his father, the 
late Richard Nehasil, as he passes to his eternal reward. As a 
treasured brother to Cheryl, Craig and Lori, Larry Nehasil leaves a 
legacy in many nieces and nephews. Larry was a wonderful man with a 
ready smile, kind to all he encountered; and he will be truly and 
sorrowfully missed.
  Mr. Speaker, during his lifetime, Officer Larry J. Nehasil enriched 
the lives of everyone around him. His End of Watch came far too soon 
and unexpectedly. As we bid farewell to this brave and wonderful 
individual, I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his passing and 
honoring his years of loyal service to our community and country.

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