Memorial Tribute to
John C. Keeney
January 24, 2012
The Department of Justice held a memorial tribute for former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division John "Jack" Keeney. Mr. Keeney held the honor of being the longest-serving federal prosecutor in the history of the United States.
Speech: Attorney General Holder Speaks at the Memorial Tribute to John C. Keeney
Speech: Deputy Attorney General James Cole Speaks at the Jack Keeney Memorial Ceremony
Statement: Statement of U.S. Attorney General Holder on the Passing of Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Jack Keeney
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Associate Deputy Attorney General David Margolis welcomes family and guests to a memorial service for former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Jack Keeney on Tuesday, January 24 2012.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of JusticeMr. Keeney held the honor of being the longest-serving federal prosecutor in the history of the United States. -
Former Deputy Attorney General, Phillip B. Heymann, Attorney General Eric Holder, Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole, Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, and Associate Deputy Attorney General David Margolis stand as Office of Justice Programs Special Assistant Rhea Walker sings "God Bless America" at the start of the service.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice -
Deputy Attorney General James Cole addresses the "newer [Department of Justice] lawyers" in attendance.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice"We expect an instinct and a commitment to do the just and the right thing, the perspective that comes from experience, and the "constant exercise of good judgment . . . in ambiguous circumstances." We expect you to be like Jack." -
Former Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Jo Ann Harris recounts memories of John Keeney.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice -
Former Deputy Attorney General Phillip B. Heymann speaks of the legacy of Jack Keeney.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice -
FBI Director Robert Mueller remembers Jack Keeney.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice -
Attorney General Eric Holder speaks of the lasting impact Mr. Keeney had on the Department of Justice.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for the Department of Justice"Although he is no longer with us, John C. Keeney still has the power to bring people together and to inspire the best in each of us. I have no doubt that his dedication – to his nation and his fellow citizens –will continue to inspire this Department's work for years to come and make America a better and more fair place. "Mr. Keeney didn't just set a fine example. He set the standard."
