[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Pages 21457-21458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING RICHARD CRITTENDEN

 Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, today, we mourn the loss of 
Officer Richard Crittenden, a true hero who gave his life in the line 
of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his son and 
stepdaughter, his grandchildren, the North St. Paul Police Department 
and the entire community during this difficult time.
  On Monday, September 7, 2009, Officer Crittenden was shot and killed 
while responding to a domestic disturbance. On that day, he made the 
ultimate sacrifice in order to protect a citizen in danger.
  Officer Crittenden was a dedicated officer who served the North St. 
Paul Police Department for 9 years. He is fondly remembered by those in 
the community as a ``great cop.'' I join my House colleague, U.S. 
Representative Betty McCollum, in saying that we are forever grateful 
for his service and bravery.
  As we mourn his loss, let us also pay tribute to all the law 
enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to

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protect our lives. As a former prosecutor, I gained an unending respect 
for all members of the law enforcement community. They serve on the 
frontlines every day to protect public safety and our communities. Let 
us never forget their service and their courage.

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