[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4996-S4997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER ASHLEY GUINDON

  Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the 
extraordinary life and service of a true hero and dedicated public 
servant whose time was tragically cut short, Officer Ashley Guindon of 
Merrimack, NH.
  Born and raised in Merrimack, NH, Officer Guindon graduated from 
Merrimack High School in 2005. She later joined the Marine Corps 
following graduation, honoring the service of her father, New Hampshire 
Air National Guard member David Guindon, who passed away after 
returning from serving in Iraq.
  In her high school yearbook she wrote, ``As I take flight it only 
makes me closer to [you] daddy. Mom, thanks for everything it'll be a 
long road but we can manage and it will only make [you] stronger.'' 
Underneath her picture in her high school yearbook, the caption read, 
``live for something rather than die for nothing.'' Officer Guindon did 
live for something. She lived for her country and she answered the call 
of duty.
  Officer Guindon began her career with the Prince William County 
Police Department in Virginia and was sworn in as a police officer on 
February 26, 2016. Tragically, she was killed in the line of duty on 
her first day.
  Officer Guindon responded to an emergency call on her first day of 
duty as an officer with the same sense of professionalism and 
dedication demonstrated by the very best of our law enforcement 
community. Officer Guindon responded quickly and compassionately, 
embodying her true spirit of selflessness. Her caring manner and desire 
to help those in need will not be forgotten.
  Officer Guindon left behind her mother, Sharon, and her beloved 
family pug, Scout. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Ashley 
Guindon, an extraordinary young woman who served our country and her 
community with honor, courage, and dedication. She

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represented the very best of our law enforcement community, and it is 
an honor to recognize her service. She will be truly missed and my 
thoughts and prayers remain with her family. We will never forget 
Officer Guindon's service and sacrifice to keep us safe.

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