joining us today is tommy donahue, retired nypd detective who lost his wife marie donahue in 2022. marine was an nypd lieutenant and we wanted to have him share a few remarks as well. tom? >> mr. speaker, members of congress and guests, i am retired detective thomas donahue and i am here in tribute to my late wife defendant maureen donahue of the nypd who died of 9/11-related cancer. in a matter of weeks, this is the fourth memorial i have been two and a fourth wall her name has been added to. trust me, it doesn't get easier. although it doesn't get easier, events like this are important in the tradition, as we say, of never forgetting. certainly it is crucial to never forget the officers who have sacrificed their lives while serving. remembering them reaffirms the values of courage, bravery and commitment to community safety they stood for. events like these not only honor their memory, but also reminds us of the debt of gratitude we owe those who still wear their uniform. these units if demonstrate the federal law enforcement. they have families and some come from a law enforceme