Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 1884
Add to My HeroesAndrew J. Rock
Sheriff Andrew Rock drowned when he was swept away as he tried to retrieve his horse from an island in the Grand River during a period of flooding.
His body was located approximately 20 miles down stream one month later.
Sheriff Rock had served with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office for seven months.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsSheriff Rock,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Garfield County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 18, 2024
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