Potter County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, May 30, 2014
Add to My HeroesPaul Aaron Buckles
Sergeant Paul Buckles collapsed while participating in an active shooter training exercise involving multiple agencies in the Canyon area.
He was treated on scene by other officers and EMTs before being transported to a local hospital, where he passed away.
Sergeant Buckles was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Potter County Sheriff's Office for 26 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 26 years
- Badge 123
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 132 ReflectionsWe had alot of good times working together.
Seems like yesterday that you left us.
Think of you often, RIP PB...god speed
Cpl Donald Bouchard (ret)
Potter County Sheriffs Office, Amarillo TX
March 16, 2023
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