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| CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736 | 2016-12-23 | 114 | 2 | HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REGINALD ``JAKE'' GUTIERREZ | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1736 | E1736 | [{"name": "Derek Kilmer", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1736 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REGINALD ``JAKE'' GUTIERREZ _____ HON. DEREK KILMER of washington in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of Officer Reginald ``Jake'' Gutierrez of the Tacoma Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. My heart goes out to Jake's fiancee, children, and grandchild, who lost him in service to his community and his country. This is a tragedy. Officer Gutierrez lost his life in a senseless act of violence. Those who witnessed the shooting of Officer Gutierrez stated that his sacrifice saved the lives of those around him. His last action was to shout a warning to those in and around the house--his partner, the suspect's family, and their landlord--to leave the house to safety. His final moments are a testament to his selflessness, his bravery, and his commitment to helping others. Mr. Speaker, Jake was a well-respected member of the Tacoma Police Department. A resident of Kitsap County, he had served on the Tacoma force for 17 years. Officer Gutierrez was a 45-year-old father of three, a grandfather of one, and was engaged to be married. These dreams have been cut short by his death, and remind us that life is precious and uncertain. Fellow officers and residents of Tacoma remember him for his quick wit and his easy-going manner. They point to the fact that he always had a smile on his face, and cared about the community he served. Leaders in the neighborhood in which he was killed have remarked on the stand-up character of Officer Gutierrez. He was truly a hero. Mr. Speaker, Officer Jake Gutierrez was a person who, like so many in the law enforcement community, put service above self. I join with those who gather in remembrance of this fine man. Jake gave the ultimate sacrifice as a public servant and protector of our community's safety. I am honored and humbled to recognize him today in the United States Congress. ____________________ |