[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER YOCK

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 29, 2021

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the life 
of Christopher Yock, who passed away on June 8, 2021 at the age of 57 
after battling a structure fire at San Francisco International Airport. 
He was a beloved member of the San Rafael community and a San Francisco 
firefighter.
  Christopher was born on December 27, 1963 in San Francisco and was 
raised in the Westborough neighborhood of South San Francisco. 
Christopher began his journey in the fire service as a firefighter at 
the Alameda Naval Airbase Station and the Presidio Fire Department 
before finally achieving his dream of becoming a firefighter for the 
San Francisco Fire Department. Christopher loved his career in the fire 
service, and was a beloved firehouse chef who prepared amazing meals 
for his fellow firefighters.
  Christopher lived a full and vibrant life, meeting and making 
lifelong friends along the way. He had a passion for traveling, 
cooking, photography, and music. Christopher was a seasoned world 
traveler, with some of his favorite destinations being Palau, Porto, 
Maldives, Tahiti, Bali and numerous family trips to Maui. Christopher 
is survived by his siblings, Jeffery Yock and Jennifer Yock-Lanthier, 
his son, Cayden Yock (Nancy Galvin), his brother-in-law, Sean Lanthier, 
and his nephew and nieces, Danielle Gracia, Alyssa Sozio, Adam 
Lanthier, and Ashley Yock.
  Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in extending 
condolences to Christopher's family and friends and in expressing our 
deep appreciation for his dedicated service to public safety and the 
San Francisco Fire Department.

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