[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18910]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        IN MEMORY OF RICH HERZOG

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2007

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today as the former Sheriff of 
King Country, Washington, to pay tribute to one of my King County 
Sheriff's Office Deputies, Richard Herzog, who was senselessly killed 
in the line of duty five years ago this month in the City of Newcastle.
  As a Sheriff's Deputy, Rich had an unwavering dedication to the 
community he served. He made the ultimate sacrifice on June 22, 2002, 
when his firearm was taken from him. He was shot while protecting the 
citizens around him. America lost a true hero that day and it is an 
honor to recognize him here today.
  Until a few years ago, I was one of the 870,000 sworn law enforcement 
officers in this country. I am familiar with the struggles that law 
enforcement officers face each day--even after facing the most 
threatening circumstances and risking their lives, officers return to 
duty at the beginning of their next shift to protect the citizens of 
their city, county, state and this country.
  Deputy Herzog was kind and caring. He served his country not only as 
a law enforcement officer, but he was also a twenty-year veteran of the 
United States Army Special Forces.
  Deputy Herzog was recently honored by the City of Newcastle at a 
dedication ceremony unveiling a new memorial in his honor.
  The incredible loss of Rich to his wife, SunCha, and daughters, Sonja 
and Erika--their sacrifice--their husband and father--is still 
experienced every day and for the rest of their lives.
  Madam Speaker, may we never forget the sacrifice the service of 
Deputy Rich Herzog and all of our fallen officers.

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