[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16522]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                         LIEUTENANT BILLY JILES

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2002

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true 
American hero. As violent crime rips through America's homes and 
neighborhoods, leaving ruined lives in their wake, a group of brave men 
and women fight this scourge. These men and women are our law 
enforcement professionals.
  Lt. Billy Jiles of the Carroll County Sheriff Department was one such 
man. Every day he risked his life to keep our community safe. He was 
willing to pay the ultimate price for this battle, as he did on 
September 3, 2002. Going about his daily duties, Lt. Jiles responded to 
a routine 911 arson call at the residential home. As the arsonist fled 
the scene he was confronted by Lt. Jiles, the criminal then murdered 
Lt. Jiles.
  As a result of this crime, Lt. Billy Jiles has left behind a wife and 
two young children. While nothing can ease the pain for Lt. Jiles' 
family and friends, we are able to take some comfort in knowing his 
sacrifice saved the lives of so many others.
  I commend the dedication and selflessness of Lt. Jiles, a 20-year 
veteran of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. I hope his life and 
legacy will serve as an incentive for all to continue to fight the war 
against crime in America.

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