The family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after the January 6 attack on the Capitol, did not shake hands with Republican lawmakers at a ceremony honoring officers that responded to the riot.
Ken Sicknick, who described himself as a"lifelong Republican," did have words of praise for one Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney, who is the vice chair of the House select committee investigating Jan. 6 and was defeated in her reelection bid this year. Cheney, who was one of only 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, was also ousted from her House GOP leadership position for her open criticism of Trump.
The legislation for the award, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden, formally noted Sicknick's service and also recognized the officers who died by suicide in the ensuing weeks. Speakers also paid unique tribute to Capitol officerIn accepting the award for his department, Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger called Jan. 6 a day of"chaos, courage and resolve."
The police response on Jan. 6 stopped and ultimately removed hundreds, if not thousands, of rioters who'd breached Capitol doors and barriers. Police warded off some rioters who were armed with guns and makeshift weapons, ranging from flagpoles, to bear spray, bats, sticks and knives.
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