June 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 108 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING RACINE POLICE OFFICER JOHN HETLAND

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2019

  Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, today, our Racine community honors the life 
and service of Racine Police Officer John Hetland.
   On June 17, Officer Hetland was killed while trying to stop an armed 
robbery in Racine. Even when off-duty, Officer Hetland did not waver to 
act.
   Officer Hetland served the Racine community for 24 years as a police 
officer. Born in Racine, he attended the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee to study criminal justice.
   Those who knew Officer Hetland described him as a compassionate, 
brave man. A great baseball player. A loving father of two and devoted 
husband. A protector of our community.
   But to our Racine community, Officer Hetland will always be regarded 
as a hero.
   This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices members of law 
enforcement make every day to protect us.
   My prayers are with the Hetland family, friends, and the entire law 
enforcement community grieving this loss.
   We will never forget Officer Hetland.

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