[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 19, 2013

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to make a statement in memory of 
a brave firefighter in California's 36th Congressional District, 
Christopher Douglas, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty.
  Christopher Douglas, a native of Colorado Springs, lived in Temecula, 
California. Chris was an avid surfer who was well-known and respected 
by the local community. Chris served his country in the United States 
Air Force and, after leaving, became an Engineer and Paramedic for CAL 
FIRE. On Friday, July 5, 2013, he was struck by a vehicle along 
Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California, while preparing to leave 
the site of a traffic collision to respond to another incident. He was 
rushed to the hospital, but tragically passed away. Chris Douglas, an 
eight-year veteran with the fire department, was only 41 years old. He 
leaves behind his expectant wife Amy, their two-year-old son Samuel, 
and family members and friends. Chris died with the same courage as he 
lived, helping those in need.
  This brave man died before his time. He was an honorable, passionate 
man who devoted himself to his country, his duty, and his family. His 
service and life are to be commended. His memory will live on in the 
people whose lives he inspired with his final act of sacrifice.

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