Apache County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, May 20, 2004
Add to My HeroesJoseph Allen Goldsmith
Commander Joseph Goldsmith succumbed to injuries incurred when he was involved in a motorcycle crash while escorting a rally known as the "Law Enforcement Run for the Wall." He was escorting the runners between Tuba City and Window Rock, Arizona.
During the escort, he lost control of his motorcycle when it struck a gravel shoulder on Highway 264 near Second Mesa. He suffered severe injuries in the accident and died after being transported to a hospital in Flagstaff.
Commander Goldsmith was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he served as a security policeman. He had served with the Apache County Sheriff's Office for five years. He had previously served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for five years and the Springerville Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Apache 5
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 85 ReflectionsAfter all these years, I finally made it to DC last year and got an etching of your name. Honestly, your funeral feels like it happened yesterday, even though it was so long ago. I'm sure you've still got a watchful eye out over Rob. Now that Tommy’s joined you, maybe you two are taking turns so you can watch over your grandkids too.
God bless, Joe. We’re all still thinking about you.
Regina (Cosgrove) Milkovich
Goodyear PD Communications
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