[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 79 (Friday, May 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF OFFICER STEPHEN ARKELL

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 23, 2014

  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Officer Stephen Arkell of the 
Brentwood Police Department for his heroism and dedication to the 
people of New Hampshire. I was deeply saddened to hear the tragic news 
of Office Arkell losing his life in the line of duty. Arkell's brave 
and selfless actions deserve our greatest honor and respect. My 
thoughts and prayers are with his family and community during this 
difficult time. In responding to such tragedies, our society shows its 
capacity for resilience and strength.
   Our law enforcement officials and first responders confront danger 
on a daily basis in order to keep our communities safe from harm, and I 
am committed to advocating for these dedicated men and women who 
preserve our safety and protect our families. These courageous men and 
women devote their lives to protecting our way of life, and earn our 
utmost gratitude and support on a daily basis.
   As a state and a nation, we must work together to stamp out violent 
crime and protect the men and women like Officer Stephen Arkell who 
devote themselves to protecting us. We owe our deepest gratitude to 
Officer Arkell, and to all law enforcement officials for all that they 
do to make New Hampshire and our nation a safer place to live and work.

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