Rocky Graziano is Corbett's favorite Multnomah County deputy sheriff. When he retires, we may have just the replacement. Christian Holden graduated from Corbett High last year and is already on his way to having a career in law. Currently attending Mt. Hood Community College, Christian wants to one day attend ITT Tech in Portland to study criminal justice. Currently, Christian is a part of the Portland Cadet Police Program as well as a member of the Corbett Fire Dept. as a brand new volunteer firefighter. Add to that working at the Fairview Target store! Knowing his busy, busy schedule, I felt privileged to get an interview with this young man. Moving to Corbett as a youngster back in 2000, Christian's parent's had a dream of one day owning land and building their dream home for their family of five. Purchasing land with a manufactured home, his parents were able to build their dream home in 2006 where they currently reside. Several years ago, locals Jim Dittemore and Cheryl Lawwill invited Christian to join their riding club. These adults have had a profound impact on his life, and helped foster his love of horses and riding. Currently Christian is giving back by helping coach the Corbett High Equestrian Team. Jim passed away suddenly in 2004 and Christian will be forever grateful for the impact he made on his life. Cheryl currently lets Christian ride her horses as Christian is currently without a horse of his own since he had to sell his in order to cover school expenses. Christian said that he is not embarrassed to say he never wants to leave Corbett and plans to make this his lifelong home. With a heart as big and generous as his, we are ALL blessed to hear that he will not be going anywhere.
