[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
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   NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize the 
Northwestern Wisconsin Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.
   For over two decades law enforcement agencies from across 
Northwestern Wisconsin have held an annual ceremony during National 
Police Week to honor and remember those officers that were killed in 
the line of duty while serving their local communities. This year's 
ceremony commemorates 45 law enforcement officers from 20 Wisconsin 
counties whose names are among the over 19,000 inscribed in marble at 
the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Each 
one of these officers made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and 
protection of our citizens.
   The ceremony, which includes a vehicle procession, formal honor 
guard presentation, wreath laying, rifle salute, speakers, and music, 
will also be accompanied by a public screening of the documentary film, 
Heroes Behind the Badge. The film highlights the selfless acts of 
bravery committed by the men and women of law enforcement in the line 
of duty. The event will provide an opportunity for law enforcement 
officers to come together and interact with the public in order to 
heighten awareness of the dangers police officers face each day and the 
sacrifices they make to protect our communities. Proceeds from the 
event will go to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 
Fund, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), and the Northwest 
Regional Law Enforcement Memorial.
   As a former prosecutor in western Wisconsin, I've had the honor of 
working closely with law enforcement officers. I am greatly humbled by 
the selfless service and bravery exemplified by these individuals, and 
it is with my deepest appreciation that I stand today to honor those 
who have given their lives to ensure the safety of our communities.

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