[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF EDWARD P. CHAPMAN

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of Edward P. Chapman, a decorated war veteran and Captain in the 
Springfield Police Department.
  Mr. Chapman was born in Brattleboro, Vermont. In 1942 he enlisted in 
the United States Marines and served in the 5th Marine Division, 27th 
Marine Regiment. He defended our country during World War II and was 
honorably discharged in 1946 and awarded the Purple Heart following his 
service fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
  Upon returning home, Mr. Chapman joined the Springfield Police 
Department, where he served the people of Springfield for thirty years. 
He received his degree in criminal justice from Western New England 
College and later retired in the early 1980's as a Captain in the 
police department. After retiring, Mr. Chapman remained an active 
member of his community, attending mass at St. Patrick's Church in 
Springfield and belonging to American Legion Post No. 452, as well as 
fishing and golfing in his free time.
  Surrounded by family, Mr. Chapman passed away on February 22, 2019, 
at the age of ninety-four. His dedication to serving both his country 
and his community will long be remembered by his growing family and all 
those who had the great privilege of knowing Mr. Chapman.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Edward P. Chapman. I 
ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his many years of 
dedication to his community.

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