Norman D. Dicks: “this is a difficult and solemn time in the House of Representatives. It is a day in which our thoughts and prayers are…”

“this is a difficult and solemn time in the House of Representatives. It is a day in which our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two heroic members of the Capitol Police force who lost their lives last Friday, Officers Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson. They were part of our family here in the House and all of us today are experiencing the emotions of a death in the family. These were well-liked and well-regarded men whose jobs it was to protect the institution of the House and the people who serve in it. And in protecting us, they sacrificed their lives to save the lives of many others working and visiting the Capitol building. Despite the many words expressed in the House and Senate today, there can be no tribute grand enough to express our true appreciation for the selfless actions of John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut. To their families, we owe a great debt of gratitude and we, as an institution, will never forget their placing their sense of duty above personal safety.”