Ames Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, June 17, 2012
Howard James Snider
Sergeant Howard Snider drowned in Lake Geode while attempting to save a young girl who was in a boat that was drifting away from the dock as the result of strong waves.
He jumped into the water without a life jacket to bring the boat back to shore but suffered a pulmonary embolism and sank below the surface. His body was recovered two hours later.
Sergeant Snider was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Ames Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 824
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 Reflections5 years have gone by too fast Sarge. I miss you everyday. I'll never forget the lessons you taught me.
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