Political Quotes

“Today I rise to honor the life and sacrifice of Corporal Keith Heacook, a police officer whose funeral I attended on Monday. He was tragically killed in a violent assault while responding to an early morning domestic disturbance call. As a member of the Delmar Police Department, a police force that straddles the Maryland- Delaware border, Corporal Heacook honorably and selflessly served not just my district, but also the constituents of southern Delaware. Mr. Speaker, it was appropriate that a man who laid down his life in service to his community was given such a fitting funeral with over 1,000 law enforcement officers paying their final respects. Coincidentally, this week, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all our men and women in blue nationwide--men and women who literally put their lives on the line every day so that we can live safely in our homes and in our communities. Corporal Heacook leaves behind a widow and a young son. Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me in praying for his family during this challenging time and for all the families of all the brave men and women who have laid down their lives to protect us. ____________________”