Captain Michael D'Angelo Garigan

Michael D'Angelo Garigan

Captain Mike Garigan died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure at the Gordon County Jail.

Captain Garigan had served with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for 30 years and served as the commander of the Gordon County Jail. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, parents, and siblings.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.