Deputy Sheriff James W. Linder, Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Deputy Sheriff James W. Linder

Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, March 7, 1982

James W. Linder

Deputy Sheriff Jim Linder suffered a fatal heart attack at the scene of a fatal accident at the Ray Mines Division open pit mine near Kearney, Arizona.

A mine truck had fallen down a 200-foot embankment in the mine and the driver was partially trapped. Deputy Linder responded to the scene went down the steep embankment to check on the driver, and then climbed back up to the roadway to use his radio. Shortly after returning to his patrol car he began to experience symptoms of a heart attack and requested rescue. He passed away in the ambulance as he was transported to Tucson Medical Center.

Deputy Linder was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 8 years
Badge 71
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

accident scene

Most Recent Reflection

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Deputy Sheriff Linder,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 7, 2018