United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, April 19, 1921
Add to My HeroesAndrew Jack Gaylor
Park Ranger Andrew Gaylor suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting a high mountain patrol in Yosemite National Park.
He had stopped at the Merced Lake Ranger Station for the night and collapsed next to his campfire.
Park Ranger Gaylor had served with the National Park Service for 14 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location California
Most Recent Reflection
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April 19, 2024
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