Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, May 22, 1970
Add to My HeroesRonald Edward Adair
Deputy Sheriff Ronald Adair died of a head injury suffered the previous day.
His head hit the crossbar of the department vehicle he was in as it drove across a set of railroad tracks. He developed a severe headache and lost consciousness later in the day. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Deputy Adair had served with the Navajo County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, May 21, 1970
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Adair,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Navajo County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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