[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16261]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN TRIBUTE TO OFFICER MICHAEL BARWICK

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, August 29, 2002, was a sorrowful day for 
our community. St. Louis Police Officer Michael Barwick died that day 
when his police cruiser collided with another vehicle and caught fire. 
This fine young officer was performing his duty to protect and serve 
the citizens of St. Louis when the fatal crash occurred.
  Officer Barwick attained his lifelong dream of becoming a police 
officer just two years ago. He loved his work and was committed to 
helping people in trouble; this devotion was evident to all who knew 
and worked with him. He was 27 years old.
  Officer Barwick was not a police officer to become rich or to work 
easy hours. He worked long hours, in many dangerous situations, for a 
very modest salary. He joined the St. Louis Metropolitan Police 
Department out of a sense of duty to his community and his belief that 
he could make a difference. This belief was reflected in the way he 
conducted himself on and off the job.
  Mr. Speaker, all of us are affected by the loss of this good and 
decent man, and the entire St. Louis community grieves with his family. 
His bravery and dedication to others won't be soon forgotten, and we 
are grateful to have had him among us.

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