[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16121]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING OFFICER JACOB CHESTNUT AND DETECTIVE JOHN GIBSON

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to United 
States Capitol Police Officer Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John 
Michael Gibson, who were both shot and killed in the line of duty 10 
years ago on July 24, 1998.
  Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson represented the very best of 
the U.S. Capitol Police in their dedication and service to Congress. 
Each man served the force honorably for 18 years before his untimely 
death. They assumed great personal risk to safeguard the lives of 
visitors to the Capitol, Members of Congress, and Congressional staff 
every day. Their brave actions on that tragic day 10 years ago 
undoubtedly helped to protect hundreds of innocent lives and 
illustrated the commitment demonstrated by every sworn member of the 
U.S. Capitol Police.
  While I never personally met Officer Chestnut or Detective Gibson, I 
have witnessed first-hand their legacy at the Capitol. Their example 
continues to inspire police officers, Members, and staff alike. The men 
and women who protect the Capitol complex and community are top-notch 
professionals who dedicate their time, energy, and prodigious skill to 
their work. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.
  The tragic loss of Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson is not one 
that we will ever forget. I know that Congress and the Capitol Police 
will continue to honor their memory and their ultimate sacrifice as we 
seek to ensure the safety of one of the most recognizable symbols of 
freedom and democracy today--our Capitol.

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