[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6914]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF ANTHONY ``TJ'' FREEMAN

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2016

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today, I join my 
constituents in Middle Georgia in remembering Anthony ``TJ'' Freeman, 
who tragically passed away in the line of duty, protecting the people 
of Macon-Bibb County.
  TJ was an investigator who served with the Bibb County Sheriff's 
Office for seven years after joining the Macon Police Department in 
2009. TJ has been described as a hardworking family man, a friend, and 
someone who was always striving to be better for his community. Police 
work and defending the innocent was in his blood. TJ even had a tattoo 
that read, ``Blessed are the peacekeepers'', a constant reminder of his 
daily work. TJ was a hero in the truest sense, bravely giving his life 
to serve and protect his community.
  TJ leaves behind his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Braden 
and Blaiklyn. Additionally, I want to take this time to thank all of 
our law enforcement officers in Georgia's Eighth Congressional District 
for your service. You are true public servants, and our communities can 
rest a little bit easier each night knowing you are protecting us. 
Thank you, TJ, and God Bless.

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