Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, June 19, 2010
Add to My HeroesDean Ridings
Deputy Sheriff Dean Ridings was killed in a boating accident while conducting marine patrol on Lake Anna with another deputy.
The boat encountered a large wake, causing it to turn sideways. Deputy Riding struck his head on the boat and his partner was thrown overboard.
Other boaters assisted his partner out of the water and back onto the patrol boat, which he immediately returned to shore. Both deputies were transported to Mary Washington Hospital, where Deputy Ridings succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Ridings had served with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and three grandchildren. Both of his sons also serve as deputies with the agency.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 390
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Boating accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 248 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Ridings,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also for our Country when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
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