[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 31 (Thursday, March 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF U.S. MARSHAL DEREK HOTSINPILLER

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                         HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2011

  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sadness over the tragic 
loss of U.S. Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller. 24 year old Derek 
Hotsinpiller of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was killed in the line of 
duty while serving a federal search and arrest warrant in Elkins, West 
Virginia. It deeply saddens me to see anyone hurt in the line of duty, 
let alone lose their life such as Derek Hotsinpiller did.
  Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller was a dedicated hero who defended our 
community with the utmost dignity. He always went above and beyond the 
call of duty for his partners, colleagues, and country. Derek served 
our community selflessly.
  Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller was born June, 2 1986, and graduated from 
Fairmont State University in 2009. After excelling in both high school 
and college, he became a U.S. Deputy Marshal in 2010. Many who knew 
this brave young man say law enforcement was in his DNA, and since 
childhood he dreamed of following in the footsteps of his late father 
and brother, who both served in the Bridgeport Police Department. Derek 
wanted nothing more than to serve our country as a Marshal.
  After witnessing so many recall their experiences with this brave 
young man at his funeral, it's clear to me that Derek Hotsinpiller was 
a unique American hero. So many in our community have felt this 
tremendous loss. He was truly loved by those who knew him. There is no 
question that Derek's memory should be honored.
  Derek leaves behind an inspiring legacy and serves an example of what 
we can accomplish if we put our hearts and minds towards serving 
others. My thoughts and prayers are with Derek's mother Pam, his 
brother Dustin, his high school sweetheart Megan and the rest of the 
Harrison County-area community.

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