[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 117 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S4852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          REMEMBERING OFFICERS JOHN GIBSON AND JACOB CHESTNUT

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today I would like to begin by 
remembering two men to whom we owe so much: Officer J.J. Chestnut and 
Detective John Gibson. Exactly 16 years ago these Capitol policemen 
were shot in the line of duty, paying a terrible price in defense of 
every one of us--Senators, staffers, pages, fellow officers, and every 
American citizen who passes through these hallowed halls. These men 
knew the grave risk that came with the job. Yet they chose to wear the 
badge anyway. They made the decision to stand in defense of the 
democratic ideal this building symbolizes.
  We owe these men a debt that can never be repaid. So let's never 
forget their lives or their final act of heroism. We are reminded every 
time we pass the Capitol Police headquarters, which bears both of their 
names. We are reminded every time we notice the plaque in the Capitol 
that commemorates them. We are reminded by observing today's men and 
women of the U.S. Capitol Police as they continue to protect this 
institution, honorably continuing the watch of these two fallen 
officers.
  Today the Senate honors Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson for 
their sacrifice. We send our sincere condolences to the family and 
friends left behind.

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