[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
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                      HONORING OFFICER ANTHONY DIA

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise 
today. In my district and my hometown city of Toledo, Ohio, our 
community is putting to rest a young Toledo Police Officer killed in 
the line of duty in the early hours of July 4th.
  Officer Anthony Dia, 26 years old, was known throughout our community 
as a dedicated husband, father, son, valiant public servant, and 
revered member of the Muslim community. In the words of his wife, Jayme 
Dia, he worked every day of his life to provide for his family, 
including their two sons, Younes and Maytham. He lived and breathed 
family. In Officer Dia's final words, which he radioed to the 
department after being fatally wounded were: ``Tell my family I love 
them.''
  Officer Dia's death serves as a telling reminder of the constant 
dangers law enforcement officers face every single day in service to 
our communities. Officer Dia died a hero--Toledo will never forget his 
service and the ultimate sacrifice he made for the safety and security 
of our city and our families.
  I join in spirit with our community in Toledo to pay respects at 
Officer Dia's memorial service today. My sincerest condolences and 
prayers are with Officer Dia's family, the Toledo Police Department, 
and the entire Toledo community during this in extraordinarily 
difficult time. Our hearts are broken.
  In his memory, today in Washington D.C., an American flag is being 
hoisted above the U.S. Capitol in his memory to be presented in lasting 
gratitude for his laying down of his life for those he was sworn to 
protect and serve.
  May the memory of Officer Anthony Dia live on in our hearts and in 
our community forever.

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