Deputy Sheriff Robert Arthur VanAlyne, Jr., Laramie County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming

Deputy Sheriff Robert Arthur VanAlyne, Jr.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming

End of Watch Thursday, August 1, 1985

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Robert Arthur VanAlyne, Jr.

Deputy VanAlyne drowned after being swept into flood waters in Cheyenne, Wyoming, while attempting to rescue four people stranded on the roof of a car. A six-year-old girl also was swept away and drowned.

Deputy VanAlyne was a Vietnam War veteran and was posthumously awarded received the Carnegie Heroism Award, the Civil Air Patrol Heroism Award, the Laramie County Sheriff's Department's Medal of Valor, and the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. He was survived by his son, parents, and three siblings.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Drowned

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Here it is Bob, nearly 40 years since you gave your life so others could live. I have missed you and your guidance.
Today, July 4th, 2025, I find myself facing another devastating flood in Kerr County, Texas. I am retired now, but I will still jump into the fray, just as you taught me when I began my career so many years ago.
This has brought a lot of those memories back today. Your teaching and friendship will always be with me.

Darryl “Doc” Wilfong, Deputy Chief
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July 4, 2025