[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6526-S6527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT CHARLES GLINIEWICZ

 Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, on September 1, 2015, Lieutenant 
Charles Joseph Gliniewicz of the Fox Lake Police Department made the 
ultimate sacrifice. Lieutenant Gliniewicz, who

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served his community as a police officer for over 30 years, was nearing 
retirement when he was shot and killed while in pursuit of suspects 
during his morning patrol.
  Lieutenant Gliniewicz, known has ``G.I. Joe,'' was a pillar of his 
community, committed to his job, his family, and the children he 
trained at the Fox Lake Police Explorer Post 300. As founder of Post 
300 and leader since 1987, Lieutenant Gliniewicz trained young people 
ages 14 to 21 for a career in law enforcement. Hundreds of these 
``Explorers'' entered into law enforcement and military careers 
following Lieutenant Gliniewicz's training and mentorship. Prior to his 
career in Fox Lake, Lieutenant Gliniewicz was a member of the U.S. Army 
and proudly served his country from 1981 to 2007, receiving numerous 
service awards during that time.
  While Lieutenant Gliniewicz dedicated much of his time to his 
community, he was also a loving family man. He was married to his wife 
Mel for 26 years and the couple have four children.
  I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of 
Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz and the entire Fox Lake community. 
On behalf of the people of Illinois, I thank Lieutenant Gliniewicz for 
his dedication and service to his community and his country. I 
encourage all law enforcement personnel to honor his memory by 
continuing his mission to foster positive relationships between police 
officers and the people they serve and to inspire the next generation 
of law enforcement.

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