Gallatin Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, April 12, 1985
Add to My HeroesSteven Harold Downing
Officer Steven Downing suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to rescue the occupants of a capsized boat in Old Hickory Lake.
Officer Downing was off duty doing yard work when a fellow officer drove by and asked for his assistance in the rescue. Despite Officer Downing's heart attack, the occupants of the boat were successfully rescued.
Officer Downing is survived by his wife, two daughters, and grandson.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsThis is my grandpa I never got the chance to meet him R.I.P HOPE TO MEET U SOMEDAY
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