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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
FALLEN OFFICER REMEMBRANCE--NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2019
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HON. MICHAEL GUEST
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 17, 2019
Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, earlier this week, the 38th Annual National
Peace Officers' Memorial Service honored the men and women who paid the
ultimate sacrifice upholding the rule of law and protecting the people
of our great nation. Last year, Mississippi lost five officers in the
line of duty. I'd like to honor them as we remember their service and
sacrifice. Please join me in honoring:
Police Officer Emmett Paul Morris
Emmett Paul Morris, 61, lost his life in the Line of Duty May 17,
2018, in a vehicle crash. He served with the Raleigh Police Department
for two years. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Dean King
Morris; daughter, Candice Lea Morris; son, Paul Scott Morris; three
step sons; and twelve grandchildren. He served with the Reservoir
Police Department prior to his service with Raleigh Police Department.
Corporal Walter Zachery Moak
Walter Zachery Moak, 31, lost his life in the Line of Duty September
29, 2018, by gunfire. He was employed with the Brookhaven Police
Department for three years and had previously worked for the Wesson
Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriffs Department. Zach devoted
his time to his family and enjoyed working with and helping people in
his community.
Patrolman James Kevin White
James Kevin White, 35, also lost his life in the Line of Duty
September 29, 2018, by gunfire. He was employed with the Brookhaven
Police Department for 3 months and was previously employed with
Lawrence County Sheriffs Department, where he worked for many years. He
was a soldier in the Army National Guard and served his country in
Operation Iraqi Freedom. James was a Purple Heart recipient. He is
survived by two children.
Patrol Officer LeAnn Simpson
LeAnn Simpson, 23, lost her life in the Line of Duty November 24,
2018, in a vehicle crash. She worked with the Philadelphia Police
Department for 15 months. She was also a U.S. Army veteran joining the
U.S. Army at the age of 17. She is survived by her parents, James and
Wilma Simpson-McMillan, three sisters and four brothers.
Police Officer Robert McKeithen
Robert McKeithen, 58, lost his life in the Line of Duty May 5, 2019,
by gunfire. Officer McKeithan was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had
served with the Biloxi Police Department for 24 years and was planning
on retiring by the end of the year. He received the Medal of Valor when
he risked his life to save four children during Hurricane Katrina. He
enjoyed spending time with his family and was deeply involved in his
community. He is survived by his wife, daughter, stepdaughter, and two
stepsons.
Ronald Reagan once said, ``there can be no more noble vocation than
the protection of one's fellow citizens.'' May we remember these brave
officers, their service to protecting our communities, and the
sacrifice they made for the people who call Mississippi home.
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