Commander Joseph Allen Goldsmith, Apache County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Commander Joseph Allen Goldsmith

Apache County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, May 20, 2004

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Joseph Allen Goldsmith

Commander Joseph Goldsmith succumbed to injuries incurred when he was involved in a motorcycle crash while escorting a rally known as the "Law Enforcement Run for the Wall." He was escorting the runners between Tuba City and Window Rock, Arizona.

During the escort, he lost control of his motorcycle when it struck a gravel shoulder on Highway 264 near Second Mesa. He suffered severe injuries in the accident and died after being transported to a hospital in Flagstaff.

Commander Goldsmith was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he served as a security policeman. He had served with the Apache County Sheriff's Office for five years. He had previously served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for five years and the Springerville Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 10 years
Badge Apache 5
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

escort

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Joe, wanted to say that we in Apache County still keep you in are thoughts and your family in our prayers. We miss you always and remember all the good times. You have a wonderful family that i often get the privilege of seeing. You and the crew that brought me in as a baby deputy are awesome and i am grateful that you all took me in and accepted me as one of you. I will always be proud to be an Apache County Deputy and will do my best to honor you and all of our fallen brothers. Their is only a few of us left here that know you, as the current crew is a bunch of youngsters, some of them were not even born when you left us, but they are proudly continuing where you left off and they serve with great honor and pride as you did and taught us to as well. We miss you and will never forget you or your sacrifices.

Commander Jeff Soderquist
Apache County Sheriffs Office

December 7, 2025