Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Marking 26 Years Since Capitol Police Officers John Gibson And Jacob Chestnut Were Killed In The Line Of Duty

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the 26 year anniversary of Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut of the Capitol Police selflessly giving their lives in defense of the Capitol. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

Twenty-six years ago today, Detective John Gibson and Officer Jacob Chestnut of the Capitol Police gave their lives in the line of duty while defending the Capitol from an attack by a lone gunman. On what was a very dark day in the history of this building, Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of extraordinary danger. If not for their selfless actions that day, many innocent people would have been injured or lost their lives.

 Days like today remind us of the immense responsibilities of the Capitol Police. It’s no easy task to be the guardians of the Capitol complex, but Capitol Police do it every single day with unwavering dedication and courage.

So, we will never forget the sacrifice that Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut made 26 years ago. May their memories continue to be a blessing to their families, to all of us here who remember that awful day, and to their brave brothers and sisters of the Capitol Police.

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