[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY JAY RICHES

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 13, 1999

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Deputy Brad Jay Riches for the Blue and Gold Posthumous Award 
for his tremendous service as Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County 
Sheriff's Department. Deputy Riches began his service originally as a 
Paid Call Firefighter with Orange County Fire Authority and as an 
Emergency Medical Technician before joining the Orange County Sheriff's 
Department in 1989.
  Deputy Riches attended the Sheriff's Academy and graduated as a 
Deputy Sheriff in 1990. He worked in the Musick Facility and the 
Central Main jail prior to his transfer to the Patrol Division in 1998. 
Deputy Riches began his assignment with the City of Lake Forest Police 
Services Unit in December 1998.
  On Saturday, June 12, 1999 at approximately 1 am, Deputy Riches was 
making a routine patrol check of a convenience store in Lake Forest 
when he was suddenly and without provocation, shot and killed by a 
suspect. Law enforcement officers put their lives at risk daily to 
ensure the safety of our citizens. Deputy Brad Riches paid the ultimate 
price for our safety, with his very life.
  Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honored to recognize Deputy Brad Riches for 
his tremendous service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lake Forest, 
California. His brave service to our community will not be forgotten.

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