    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [August 27, 2007]
    [Page 1116]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Police Officer Germaine Casey
    August 27, 2007

        Officer Germaine Casey of the Rio Rancho Police Department died
    today from injuries suffered while serving as a member of my security
    detail in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am deeply saddened by his death and
    extraordinarily grateful for his protection. It is a high calling to
    choose to serve and protect your fellow citizens, and I will always be
    indebted to Officer Casey's service.
        He leaves behind his wife Lisa and their two
    children. They are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort the Casey
    family and his fellow law enforcement officials.