Political Quotes

“Madam President, one of the most solemn eulogies any man can deliver is for a fallen officer killed in the line of duty. Senator Boozman and I have delivered too many of these eulogies already, and we regret that we must do so again, but we want to celebrate the life and service of Police Officer Travis Wallace of the Helena-West Helena Police Department, who died last month at age 41, while attempting to bring a murder suspect into custody. Officer Wallace and his partner recognized the dangerous suspect in a vehicle in a motel parking lot. They conducted a traffic stop. The suspect got out of his vehicle and immediately opened fire. Officer Wallace bravely and skillfully returned fire, causing the suspect to flee, but it was too late. He had already suffered grave wounds. He passed away later at the hospital, despite the valiant effort of doctors to save his life. Officer Wallace believed that policing was his life's calling. He had worked in law enforcement for almost a decade, including 5 years with the Helena-West Helena Police Department, before his life was so tragically cut short. In that brief time, Officer Wallace established himself as a leader and not just in his department. He was also a loving father, son, and brother, known for his sense of humor and his ability to make people smile. And he was a man of faith, serving as a deacon at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Officer Wallace served his community with honor.…”