[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
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          HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF COLIN HAYWARD TOLAND

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2018

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
courageous young man, Colin Hayward Toland, who lost his battle with 
brain cancer on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the age of ten.
  Officer Colin had served as an honorary member of the Ithaca Police 
Department since September 12, 2016, becoming the youngest member of 
the police force. On March 8, 2018, Officer Colin was promoted from 
Sergeant to Lieutenant and assigned to the tactical unit by the Memphis 
Police Department.
  During his time on the force, Lieutenant Colin showed resilience and 
determination to keep his community safe, making him the perfect 
candidate to investigate and arrest The Grinch who was trying to steal 
Christmas from his community in December 2016. Lieutenant Colin's 
courage in the arrest set forth an example to his brothers on the 
police force.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Lieutenant Colin 
Hayward Toland and his exemplary service to the Ithaca Police 
Department and ensuring his family and community that he leaves behind 
that our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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