Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, December 9, 2000
Add to My HeroesGarry E. Hobbs
Deputy Sheriff Garry Hobbs died as a result of being exposed to high levels of herbicide while recovering a stolen vehicle nine years earlier.
Deputy Hobbs was examining the vehicle on June 7th, 1991, when a crop duster inadvertently sprayed him as it flew overhead. The herbicide caused severe neurological damage that caused his health to deteriorate until his death on December 9th, 2000.
Deputy Hobbs was a Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, sister, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
- Incident Date Friday, June 7, 1991
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsGone but never forgotten I still remember that day like it was yesterday when you were in that orange grove. May you Rest In Peace
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