Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, June 18, 1972
Add to My HeroesGary Vickers
Deputy Sheriff Gary Vickers was killed in a single-vehicle crash on SR 268 while responding to a disturbance call.
He swerved to avoid a vehicle that pulled into the roadway in front of him. His vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree 6-1/2 miles west of Gretna.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Vickers,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for service and sacrifice for the citizens for the citizens of Gadsden County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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