[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E993-E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              McCARTER-CAISSE-VICE-HALE MEMORIAL OVERPASS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the McCarter-
Caisse-Vice-Hale Memorial Overpass in Paxton, Illinois.
  On April 7, 1979, Illinois State trooper Michael McCarter was 
attempting to stop four speeding vehicles on I-57 and Paxton patrolman 
William Caisse was dispatched to provide assistance. One of the 
suspects fled to the overpass and opened fire on the two officers, 
subsequently killing State Trooper McCarter and Donald Vice, McCarter's 
brother-in-law who was riding along with him on his shift.
  Paxton patrolman Larry Hale arrived to the scene as gunfire 
continued. A second suspect drew a rifle from the back of his pickup 
truck and fatally shot Officer Caisse. Hale was then shot in the leg 
and chest, but despite his

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wounds was able to subdue the second suspect and eventually recovered.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to send my gratitude to these men for their 
bravery and service to their community. Their heroism and sacrifice 
will never be forgotten. God bless them and their families.