Benjamin Gilman: “Mr. Speaker, I consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to join my colleagues in support of this resolution, H.…”

“Mr. Speaker, I consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to join my colleagues in support of this resolution, H. Con. Res. 311, honoring two American heroes, our slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob ``J.J.'' Chestnut and U.S. Capitol Police Special Agent, John M. Gibson. These two dedicated police officers gave their lives in the line of duty to protect our Capitol, its visitors and all of us in this body. We join in extending our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families of these two American heroes, our distinguished Capitol Police officers. J.J. Chestnut always had a ready smile and a friendly word for all of us. His warm personality and assistance will be sadly missed by all of us in the Congress and by the visitors to the Capitol. John Gibson will long be remembered as a hero who gave his life in preventing further tragedy from occurring. Yes, the Capitol is the people's House, and it would be an outrage if all Americans could not feel safe in visiting our Capitol.”