[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
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               HONORING TENNESSEE STATE TROOPER ANDY WALL

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to the life of Tennessee State Trooper Andy Wall. Trooper Wall 
was killed tragically in service to the state of Tennessee while 
escorting the United States Air Force Thunderbirds to the Great 
Tennessee Air Show.
  At the age of 36, he had already served the community and our state 
for many years. He began his law enforcement career as a patrolman with 
the city of Dickson Police Department. After graduating from the 
Tennessee Highway Patrol Training Academy in 2004, he eagerly began his 
job as a Tennessee State Patrolman. His father, former sheriff for 
Dickson County Tom Wall, said ``his son always aspired to be a trooper 
so that he could serve all the citizens of Tennessee.'' His friends 
frequently remember his laugh and smile as one that would brighten an 
entire room.
  It is with great honor and respect that I salute Tennessee State 
Trooper Andy Wall. Emergency personnel are asked all the time to place 
their lives on the line. Trooper Wall made the ultimate sacrifice in 
service to the state he loved. The life of Andy Wall will always be 
remembered by the love of his family, friends, and colleagues. Our 
thoughts and prayers are with them.
  Please join me in saluting the life and service of Tennessee State 
Trooper Andy Wall.

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