Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Monday, May 31, 2004
Add to My HeroesDavid Paul Grant
Deputy Sheriff Dave Grant was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a small plane crash near Columbia, California, at approximately 11:00 am.
He was responding to the scene on Highway 49 and was approaching the intersection at Parrotts Ferry Road. Another car entered the intersection and stopped in the middle of it. Deputy Grant attempted to avoid a collision, but his patrol car clipped the other vehicle and crashed. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.
Deputy Grant had served with the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Department for 15 years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 28 years. He was survived by his wife, son, three daughters, four sisters, one brother, and seven grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 28 years
- Badge 1273/012
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 377 ReflectionsI was thinking of you Dave and decided to check in on the ODM site. I saw that I last left a reflection in 2022. I think an update is in order.
Jennifer (Pooher) and I have stayed in touch and more so in recent years. I had a significant battle with Multiple Myeloma over the past 2.5 years. The original diagnosis was for only 2-3 months. Fortunately, aggressive treatments and prayers were successful. My current estimate is for another 4 years. Prayers are what made the difference and even my Hindu doctor says I’m a miracle. Jennifer became aware of my battle and that prompted her contact and she offered prayers.
Your family is still involved with your friends on your behalf Dave so you still have an influence on many lives. I believe you wouldn’t mind that I’ve taken the privilege of occasionally calling Jennifer Pooher. I think it tickles your memory in her mind, at least I hope it does as that is my intention.
I love you brother and think and pray for you often Dave.
Sergeant Dave Reynolds (Ret’d)
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