[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 143 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN MEMORY OF FOREST ACRES POLICE OFFICER GREG ALIA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2015

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, September 30, 
2015, Officer Greg Alia was killed in the line of duty. A graduate of 
Richland Northeast High School and the University of South Carolina, 
Police Chief Gene Shealy described Officer Alia as ``an outstanding man 
and an outstanding police officer.'' As a seven year veteran of Forest 
Acres Police Department, Greg was a role model for new officers who 
showed courage and dedication in protecting the people of Forest Acres, 
South Carolina. He lived up to the highest standards of being an Eagle 
Scout of Troop 100 of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Columbia.
  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Kassy, and their five 
month old son, Sal, his parents, Dr. Richard and Alexis Alia of Forest 
Acres, and his fellow officers at Forest Acres Police Department. I am 
grateful for the outpouring of love and support for Forest Acres, for 
our community, and for our citizens during this tragic time.
  God bless the memory and service of Greg Alia.

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