[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24203]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO LAWERENCE CANFIELD

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of Sacramento County sheriff's deputy Lawrence 
``Larry'' Canfield, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on 
November 12, 2008, when his patrol motorcycle was hit while pursuing a 
speeding vehicle.
  Deputy Canfield was raised in Galt, CA, where he graduated from Galt 
High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army where he served 
for 4 years. He later followed his father's footsteps and joined the 
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. For 13 years, Deputy Canfield 
took great pride in his service to the Sacramento County Sheriff's 
Department. To his colleagues he was known for his dedication to law 
enforcement and passion for serving with the motorcycle division.
  Deputy Canfield is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Michelle, 
and children Tyler and Bryce. Deputy Canfield will be remembered as a 
dedicated husband, proud father, loving son, devoted friend, and 
respected colleague. Deputy Canfield served Sacramento County with 
honor and bravery and fulfilled his oath as an officer of the law. His 
contributions to public safety and dedication to law enforcement are 
greatly appreciated and will serve as an example of his legacy.
  We shall be grateful for Deputy Canfield's heroic service and the 
sacrifices he made while serving and protecting the community that he 
loved.

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