Sheriff Jeremiah "Jerry" Ryan, Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Sheriff Jeremiah "Jerry" Ryan

Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1890

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Jeremiah "Jerry" Ryan

Sheriff Jerry Ryan drowned while attempting to rescue a woman who had been thrown overboard when the rowboat she was riding in capsized.

Sheriff Ryan was attending a family picnic at the pond and was attempting to rescue the woman when he became physically exhausted and both he and the woman went under and drowned.

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Age 32
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Cause Drowned

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Sheriff Ryan,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gila County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 1, 2025