Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, August 9, 1948
Add to My HeroesJohn D. Anderson
Deputy John Anderson was killed when he fell several hundred feet down Sabino Canyon after rescuing a lost hiker.
A boy was stranded on a narrow ledge. Deputy Anderson repelled down the cliff's edge, tied a rope to the boy's waist, and the boy was pulled to safety. When Deputy Anderson began his climb upward, he lost his grip and fell 900 feet into the pool of water wedged between two boulders. He was recovered eight hours later.
Deputy Anderson had been with the Pima County Sheriff's Department for 10.5 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 10 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Anderson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pima County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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