Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1890
Add to My HeroesJeremiah "Jerry" Ryan
Sheriff Jerry Ryan drowned while attempting to rescue a woman who had been thrown overboard when the rowboat she was riding in capsized.
Sheriff Ryan was attending a family picnic at the pond and was attempting to rescue the woman when he became physically exhausted and both he and the woman went under and drowned.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSheriff Ryan,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gila County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 1, 2025
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