Messages of Condolence

SAN FRANCISCO --- 'These two men courageously battled a destructive fire and the people of the City and County of San Francisco and the State of California are grateful and humbled by the ultimate sacrifice they made to protect us,' Attorney General Harris said. 'My heartfelt sympathies go out to their families, the firefighters of Engine Company 26 and the entire extended family at the San Francisco Fire Department as they mourn this unthinkable loss.'

LOS ANGELES – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris expressed her condolences to the family of Hawthorne Police Officer Andrew Garton, who died Thursday in the line of duty.

“Andrew Garton was a brave officer, and his death reminds us that he and other law enforcement officers in every part of California risk their lives for us every day,” Attorney General Harris said. “Each time they report to work, our officers face new dangers that often they have no way to anticipate. My heart goes out to Officer Garton’s family, friends and colleagues.”

SAN FRANCISCO -- The death of Warren Christopher is a deep loss for California and for our nation. Warren was the epitome of a true public servant, an esteemed leader who possessed grace, intellect and wit. His passion for serving his country and his achievements in public service were gifts to all of us. This is also a personal loss and I will miss his cherished friendship and counsel.

SAN FRANCISCO -- It was with great sadness that I learned on Friday evening we lost a dedicated young officer, Jermaine Gibson. Officer Gibson died in the line of duty while he was protecting his fellow citizens in the community of Cathedral City. His tragic passing is a great loss to his family, his fellow officers, and to the people of California. This valiant and brave young officer also served his country in two tours of Iraq, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. Let us all remember him and his dedication to protecting his fellow countrymen. On behalf of the California Department of Justice, I send our deepest condolences to his young family, his friends, his fellow officers and the entire law enforcement community.

On behalf of the California Department of Justice, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of California Highway Patrol Officer Thomas Adams. His tragic death, while in brave service to the people of California, is a tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. I also extend condolences to every member of the California Highway Patrol and the California Highway Patrol Association.

'All through the years, Ted Kennedy has been a voice for the voiceless, fighting injustice and championing compassion and equality. America has lost a wonderful human being.'