Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Add to My HeroesDavid Lee VanBuskirk
Police Officer Dave VanBuskirk died after falling during a nigh-time aerial rescue operation of a hiker on Mount Charleston.
The hiker had become disoriented and was stranded on a rock ledge near Mary Jane Falls. A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helicopter located the hiker and lowered Officer VanBuskirk to the location.
Officer VanBuskirk, a member of the Search and Rescue Section, attached the hiker to the hoist. As the helicopter began to raise the two to the helicopter Officer VanBuskirk became detached from the line and fell to the canyon floor below.
Officer VanBuskirk had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 13 years. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 13 years, 9 months
- Badge 6482
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Monday, July 22, 2013
Most Recent Reflection
View all 211 ReflectionsOfficer VanBuskirk,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. And t your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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