[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2821-2822]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DETECTIVE ROGER CASTILLO

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart 
as I mourn the loss of Detective Roger Castillo, an officer with the 
Miami-Dade Police. Detective Castillo was a patriot dedicated to 
upholding and defending the rule of law. He was a man of great courage, 
conviction, and passion who lived a wonderfully fulfilling life 
surrounded by a loving family, close friends and admiring colleagues.
  Detective Castillo was born on September 29, 1969 in Miami Beach, 
Florida. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1987 and began his 
law enforcement career with the Miami-Dade Police Department as a 
Public Service Aide in 1989. In 1992, he graduated from the police 
academy and was assigned to the North Operations Division serving the 
Miami Lakes and Northside Districts. In 1995, Detective Castillo was 
assigned to the Police Operations Bureau (POB). After a short time in 
POB, he joined the Court Services Bureau until his transfer to the 
Warrants Bureau, Felony Apprehension Unit in 2004.
  In an effort to keep our community safe, in 2007, Detective Castillo 
transferred to the Strategic and Specialized Investigations Bureau, 
Career Criminal Section. He always displayed a positive attitude 
towards the Miami-Dade Police Department and a level of professionalism 
like no other.
  I mourn alongside the loving family of Detective Castillo, and honor 
his wife Debbie and

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children Anthony, Michael, and Bryan. During this difficult time, we 
will pray for the well-being of the Castillo family.
  Detective Castillo's death does not represent an end to his legacy, 
for his spirit and good deeds live on. His colleagues, friends, and 
family cherish his legacy as a brave defender of our community.

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