[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17321]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CLEVELAND POLICE DETECTIVE JONATHAN 
                               SCHROEDER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Cleveland Police Detective Jonathan Schroeder, who bravely and 
selflessly heeded the call to duty and made the ultimate sacrifice on 
behalf of our community.
  Family, friends and service to others enveloped Detective Schroeder's 
life. He drew personal strength and faith from those close to him, 
especially his wife, Amy, and infant son, Eric. His generous spirit and 
humble nature made him a role model for those around him. He would 
often help shovel neighbors' driveways and sidewalks, and when his 
premature son left Fairview Hospital in a healthy condition, he vowed 
to make an annual donation to the hospital.
  Detective Schroeder's steadfast focus on hard work and serving the 
public were evidenced throughout his life. He grew up in Monroeville, 
Pennsylvania and was a 1992 graduate of Kent State University. 
Detective Schroeder finished the police academy in 1996 and heroically 
served the Cleveland Police Department for ten years, five of those 
years as a detective. His calm demeanor and sense of fairness reflected 
in his colleagues' deep admiration and respect for him, as a police 
officer and as a human being. Detective Schroeder had a reputation for 
handling victims, as well as suspects, with an equal amount of respect.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Detective Jonathan Schroeder. I extend my deepest condolences to his 
family members and many friends. The ultimate sacrifice, significant 
service and true heart that framed the life of Detective Schroeder will 
live forever in the memories and hearts of all those who knew and loved 
him best. His legacy of service and courage will be honored and 
remembered by the Cleveland community, today and for all time.

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