[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17771]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MISSOURI POLICE OFFICER DEPUTY DANIEL JAMES 
                                PERCIVAL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the life of 
Deputy Daniel James Percival. His life, though tragically cut short, 
was enriched by numerous accomplishments in his career, and a loving, 
caring family.
  Daniel served the Elbert County Sheriff's Department with dignity and 
passion. He was a big guy, towering over most at 6'8'' tall with size 
18 shoes and was fondly referred to as the ``gentle giant.'' He was 
recruited for a career with the NFL, however Daniel wanted a career 
where he could serve and protect people and this is a true testament to 
the type of person that he was. On October 31, 1996, Daniel was shot 
and killed in the line of duty, at the young age of 21.
  Daniel is survived by his loving parents, James and Sharon, and his 
sister Erin. It is my hopes that his family will always remember how 
passionate he was about his job and how diligently he served the people 
of Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you help me in recognizing and 
remembering Deputy Daniel James Percival, his accomplished career, and 
the remarkable family he leaves behind. God bless them.

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