[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 18057-18058]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING CHRISTOPHER A. WILSON

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I am honored to commemorate 
San Diego Police Officer Christopher A. Wilson, who tragically died in 
the line of duty on October 28, 2010 in San Diego. He was 50.
  Throughout his 17-year career with the San Diego Police Department, 
Officer Wilson placed duty ahead of his personal safety while 
protecting the community in southeast San Diego.
  Christopher Wilson was an extraordinary police officer. He trained 
more than 50 police officers, many of whom have stated that they are 
better officers because of him. A past trainee declared, ``Chris was 
always interested in making me the best officer he could.'' In addition 
to training officers, for more than 2 years Officer Wilson helped a 
fellow officer recuperate from an on-duty shooting by monitoring his 
physical and mental health. San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne 
said that Officer Wilson was ``the kind of person you want in your 
department, your City.''
  In a moving tribute to a committed and caring man, more than 700 
people attended a candlelight vigil in the Skyline neighborhood to 
honor Officer Wilson, demonstrating the community's

[[Page 18058]]

admiration for this brave and honorable man. More than 2,000 police 
officers, dignitaries, and community members paid tribute to Officer 
Wilson at his memorial service on November 4, 2010.
  Officer Wilson is survived by his mother Anne Myers, son Conner, and 
daughter Kaylee. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this 
tragic time. I also send my deepest condolences to Officer Wilson's 
colleagues in the San Diego Police Department who serve our community 
and protect our people every day.

                          ____________________