Pelosi, Boehner Statement Commending the Capitol Police

July 16, 2009

Pelosi, Boehner Statement Commending the Capitol Police
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader John Boehner released the following statement today on the two Capitol Police officers injured yesterday and the memorial next week of Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut, who gave their lives in the line of duty 11 years ago.
?Yesterday, two Capitol Police officers were injured as they performed the duties they are excellently trained to do: defend the Capitol complex and protect those who serve and visit here.
?Next week, Congress will stop and honor two members of the Capitol Police force who gave their lives in the line of duty 11 years ago: Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut. We are reminded that the Capitol Police are often put in dangerous and difficult situations where they risk their own safety to protect the safety of others; we must honor that service at every opportunity.
?On behalf of all Members of Congress, we commend the Capitol police for their actions yesterday, and we thank them for their service every day.?