[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13366]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF PATROLMAN LINFORD RODWAY OF THE BLAKELY POLICE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2017

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patrolman Linford 
Rodway of the Blakely Police Department who fell in the line of duty 50 
years ago this year. Patrolman Rodway was an outstanding police 
officer, son, father, husband, and friend who paid the ultimate 
sacrifice for the residents of Blakely Borough.
  On June 24, 1967, the residents of Blakely Borough were celebrating 
their centennial year with a festive parade. Patrolman Rodway was one 
of several officers who were assigned to conduct traffic control during 
the parade and protect those attending the celebration.
  That evening, Patrolman Rodway responded to a disturbance along the 
parade route. Patrolman Rodway along with other officers were able to 
resolve the conflict and returned to headquarters shortly thereafter. 
Once Patrolman Rodway was inside the station, he suddenly felt ill. His 
other officers caught him before he collapsed and quickly called an 
ambulance. Patrolman Rodway was rushed to Mid-Valley Hospital. Medical 
staff did all they could, however the heart attack Patrolman Rodway 
suffered that day was fatal.
  It is an honor to recognize Patrolman Linford Rodway's service to the 
community of Blakely Borough all those years ago. I am grateful to him 
for his sacrifice, and I thank all of the first responders who tried 
their best to save his life that night. May his memory serve as a 
reminder of duty and loyalty to all members of law enforcement who 
protect and serve our communities.

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