Deputy Sheriff Harry Ward Swaney, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

Deputy Sheriff Harry Ward Swaney

Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch Monday, August 12, 1935

Harry Ward Swaney

Deputy Sheriff Harry Swaney succumbed to injuries sustained eight days earlier when he was involved in an automobile accident on South Valley Road while on traffic duty.

Deputy Swaney was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 31
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Sunday, August 4, 1935

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I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

April 27, 2013