[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 66 (Friday, May 13, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H3295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF CHRIS KILCULLEN

  (Mr. DeFAZIO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DeFAZIO. Earlier this month, the House stood in silence when we 
observe and honor those who serve in our Nation's police forces, and I 
rise today in memory of Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen.
  Officer Kilcullen died in the line of duty April 22, 2011. He was an 
exemplary member of the Eugene Police Department, served with valor and 
distinction, and received 85 commendations in his 12 years in the 
department. He served as a member of the traffic enforcement team and 
was a skilled negotiator with the crisis negotiation team. He saved 
lives.
  Officer Kilcullen loved to be a police officer. At his memorial 
service, he was honored by hundreds of uniformed police officers and 
dozens of elected and public officials. He was remembered by his peers 
for his exemplary service, kindness, collegiality, endearing good 
nature, and unmatched rapport with the public he served.
  His tragic death is a sobering reminder of the dangers confronted 
daily by men and women in law enforcement. One American law enforcement 
officer is killed in the line of duty every 53 hours.
  In a final tribute at his service, a ``last call'' went out for ``One 
Mary 18.'' Dispatchers refer to Eugene motorcycle officers as ``Mary 
units.'' After there was no response to the call, the faceless 
dispatcher called out, ``All units be advised, One Mary 18 is secure. 
He may be gone, but he is not forgotten. Rest in peace, Chris. Rest in 
peace.''
  Christopher Kilcullen is survived by his wife, Kristie Kilcullen, and 
daughters, Sydney and Katie Ann.

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