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> U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Friday's Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets.
> Security footage unveiled during the impeachment trial for former President Trump revealed that moments earlier, Goodman had also helped divert Senator Mitt Romney away from a near run-in with the angry crowd.
> In the aftermath of the riot, Goodman became an unwitting focal point of a months-long political battle over how to recognize officers who defended the Capitol that day.
> The Senate voted unanimously in February to pass a bipartisan bill that would award Goodman with a Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery, but the legislation was held up by disagreements with lawmakers in the House, who wanted instead to recognize all of the officers who defended the Capitol that day.
> He was also among the first 10 people in the crowd to climb through a glass window and enter the building, prosecutors said, and according to a U.S. Capitol Police officer who came to Goodman's aid, he was the "Most aggressive of the rioters" because he constantly encouraged others in the crowd to advance during a standoff with law enforcement.
> The Nationals announced Goodman's ceremonial role last week, noting the Friday home game would also promote the Neighborhood Heroes Fund, a program that supports first responders and is managed by Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber.
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My email to my reps. I would suggest contacting them. This is not a red - blue issue but an American issue. The man is a hero.
I would encourage you to give U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal. His actions went above and beyond to protect not only Congress but V.P. Pence. His actions showed his dedication to duty in the face of imminent danger to himself and the Vice President. He took it upon himself to save the V.P. by himself this is no small act. This is not a partisan issue but an American issue.
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