[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING KILLEEN, TEXAS DETECTIVE CHARLES DINWIDDIE

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to 
honor the life and service of Killeen, TX Detective Charles Dinwiddie 
who was tragically killed in the line of duty in May. His loss is a 
sobering reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's law 
enforcement officers.
  Detective Dinwiddie was born in Frankfurt, Germany but grew up in 
Harker Heights, TX. He shouldered many responsibilities during his 18 
years with the Killeen Police Department: Patrol Division, Criminal 
Investigation Division, SWAT, and more. Detective Dinwiddie, a mentor 
and role model to other officers, was relied upon to conduct the most 
difficult and complex investigations.
  As a former judge, I know firsthand the essential role police 
officers play in maintaining law and order and the risks they face 
every time they report for duty. These brave men and women awake each 
day uncertain of what dangers await. Yet they carry on, strengthened by 
their resolve to protect and serve. Police officers, be they big city 
beat cops or small town sheriffs, help preserve our way of life and 
guard us from those lost souls who wish harm to others.
  While Detective Dinwiddie's watch has ended, his legacy and the 
commitment of all who wear the badge live on. My thoughts and prayers 
are with his wife, family, friends, and the entire Killeen community. 
Let us all honor and remember a man who gave his life to protect his 
fellow citizens.

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