[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 40 (Monday, March 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING OFFICER ASHLEY GUINDON AFTER HER PASSING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2016

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                          HON. FRANK C. GUINTA

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2016

  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Merrimack High 
School graduate Ashley Guindon, a police officer who lost her life in 
the line of duty on February 27, 2016.
   Ashley grew up in New Hampshire in the First Congressional District. 
Following in her father's footsteps, she joined the Marine Corps 
Reserve, winning the National Defense Service Medal and Marine Corps 
Reserve Medal.
   Her love of public service brought her back to the nation's capital, 
where she gained a forensic science degree. She graduated from the 
Prince William County, Virginia, police academy last year and served 
her first day on the job on February 27th. That same night, her 
compassion for others drew her into a deadly situation, which cost 
Ashley her young life. A suspect shot two more officers and fatally 
wounded another victim.
   Merrimack, New Hampshire, where Ashley's family still lives, mourns 
her loss. It takes a remarkable individual like Ashley Guindon to risk 
their life daily to keep us safe and protect us from harm. So let us 
take a moment today and pause, reflect, and celebrate the life and 
valor of Officer Guindon. She died trying to protect her fellow 
citizens and we will all miss her contributions.

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