[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 51 (Friday, April 8, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  REMEMBERING OFFICER JERMAINE GIBSON

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am honored to pay tribute to the 
life and service of Officer Jermaine Anthony Gibson of the Cathedral 
City Police Department who was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 
2011. Officer Gibson will be remembered for his compassion, valor, 
bravery, and service in the field; and as a wonderful coworker, friend, 
and family man.
  Jermaine ``Jay'' Gibson was born on August 3, 1982, in New Orleans, 
LA. He relocated to Richmond, CA, with his mother and brother in 1989. 
While attending Pinole Valley High School, he began 4 years of service 
as a police explorer--first with the Richmond Police Department and 
later with the Vallejo Police Department. After high school graduation 
in 2001, he continued his education at the Basic Law Enforcement 
Academy at Napa Valley College and graduated as a member of the 
academy's class 50 in 2002.
  Jermaine Gibson enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003, and from 
2006-2007 served concurrently as a level 1 police reserve officer with 
the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. He was honorably discharged 
from the military as a Marine corporal on June 15, 2007. In recognition 
of his meritorious service, he was awarded numerous commendations--
including a Good Conduct Medal, a Marine Corps martial arts Tan Belt, a 
pistol expert badge, two rifle expert badges, and two Purple Hearts for 
injuries sustained during combat in Iraq.
  After returning to civilian status, Officer Gibson joined the Rialto 
Police Department on August 19, 2009, as a full-time sworn officer. 
Sixteen months later, he joined the Cathedral City Police Department, 
where he served until the end of his watch on March 19, 2011.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, especially his wife 
Jessica and their six-week-old son Jermaine Jr.; his mother Cheryl; and 
his brother Taurean.

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