Kern County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Tuesday, August 7, 1973
Add to My HeroesTerry Lee Greer
Deputy Sheriff Terry Greer drowned while searching for a possible drowning victim in the Kern-Friant Canal.
Deputy Greer became trapped in a large pipe where Freeway 99 crosses the canal.
Deputy Greer was a member of the dive team at the time of the incident. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Greer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kern County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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