[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 21 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
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  EXPRESSING HOPES FOR A FULL AND SPEEDY RECOVERY TO DEPUTY JOHN ROY 
 STACY AND DEPUTY ANDREW EJDE, WHO WERE INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON 
             JANUARY 23RD, 2011 IN PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2011

  Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to the tragic injury 
and loss of life that occurred in Port Orchard, Washington on Sunday, 
January 23rd.
  Responding to a call of a man with a gun, two Kitsap County Sheriff's 
deputies were dispatched to a local Wal-Mart. After making contact with 
the individual, the suspect sprinted away and fired his gun at the 
deputies. During the encounter there was an exchange of fire, resulting 
in the death of the armed man and a young woman. In this exchange, both 
of the Sheriff's deputies sustained gunshot wounds and were transported 
to a local hospital.
  I am very saddened by this incident, and regret the harm that was 
done to the innocent people involved. Law enforcement officials in this 
country risk their lives every day so that we may all live without fear 
of harm, and at moments like these I believe it is important to reflect 
on the sacrifices that are made by these public servants on our behalf. 
Deputy John Roy Stacy has been with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office 
for 9 years, while Deputy Andrew Ejde has served our community as a 
Deputy Sheriff for more than 6 years. Both represent the selfless 
commitment to the safety of their community that we prize in law 
enforcement officials and members of our armed services.
  I would like to send my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to 
these brave men who were hurt while protecting our community. They and 
their families will be in our thoughts and prayers during these 
difficult times.

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