U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder called the shooting death of a Transportation Security Administration agent at Los Angeles International Airport a profound sacrifice at a public memorial Tuesday, and vowed to not rest until justice has been done. Holder was the final speaker at the ceremony at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, where scores of law enforcement and public officials gathered to honor Gerardo I. Hernandez, who became the first TSA agent killed in the line of duty during the Nov. 1 rampage. Hernandezs family and friends were also in attendance, along with two other TSA agents wounded in the attack. Hernandezs death marked him a man of bravery and of valor, Holder said. But what truly made Officer Hernandez a hero was how he lived: with kindness, with consideration — and with love — for all who were fortunate to know him. Holder also thanked the dozens of TSA officers in attendance for work he said has been too often been unappreciated, overlooked or even discounted. My colleagues and I stand with this community not only in paying tribute to one of the best among us but working to prevent tragedies like this from happening ever again. I also want to make a solemn pledge, Holder continued, that we will not rest until justice has been done. And we will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible for this senseless act can and will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:59:47 +0000
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