Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, February 12, 2021
Add to My HeroesDonald Raymond Gilreath, III
Deputy Sheriff Donny Gilreath died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Deputy Gilreath had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and sisters.
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Friday, January 8, 2021
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