[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     REMEMBERING MR. JOSHUA RABORN

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Mr. Joshua Raborn of 
Victorville, CA who passed away on October 16, 2013 after a fatal 
motorcycle accident.
  A dedicated public servant, Joshua served in the United States Marine 
Corps as a Lance Corporal before becoming a firefighter with the United 
States Forest Service. He held the position of Lead Water Tender 
Operator on the San Bernardino National Forest, Mountain Ranger 
District.
  Joshua started his career in 2008 as a seasonal firefighter with the 
Big Bear Hotshoots. In 2009, he was admitted into the Wildland 
Firefighter Apprenticeship Program before entering Basic Academy number 
49 and the Advanced Academy in 2010. After converting to full-time in 
January of 2011, Joshua spent the remainder of his career on the 
Mountaintop Ranger District as the lead water Tender Operator at 
Deerlick Station number 12 in Hesperia.
  In a very special way I would like to extend my most sincere thoughts 
and prayers to Joshua's wife Kristen, his four kids, and his parents. 
His work, legacy, and dedication will never be forgotten by all who 
were fortunate enough to know him.

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