[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO OFFICER MICHAEL CRAIN

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague, Congressman 
Ken Calvert, to ask that the House of Representatives join me in 
honoring and remembering Officer Michael Crain of the Riverside Police 
Department, who died in service of our community.
  Born in Anaheim, California, Officer Crain was raised in the 
Riverside area. After attending Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa for a 
year, Michael joined the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman in 
the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines. He 
served two deployments in Kuwait and was promoted from Squad Leader to 
Sergeant. He was then stationed in Camp Pendleton where he taught 
Military Operations in Urban Terrain. For his brave service, Michael 
was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary 
Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one star, a Certificate 
of Commendation, and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
  After his honorable discharge, Crain attended the Riverside County 
Sheriff's Academy and, upon graduating, joined the Riverside Police 
Department, where he served our community for 11 years.
  On February 7, 2013, Officer Crain was fatally shot in an apparent 
ambush by former LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner while he was on 
routine patrol and parked at a stoplight with a trainee officer. It is 
disheartening that a man who fought bravely for our country overseas 
has lost his life in such a senseless act of violence in his own 
community.
  Officer Crain is survived by his wife Regina, ten-year-old son Ian 
and four-year-old daughter Kaitlyn. We send our thoughts and prayers to 
his family and friends and urge our community, and the entire nation, 
to forever remember Officer Michael Crain.

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