San Juan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Saturday, December 2, 1978
Add to My HeroesVirgil Mason
Sheriff Mason suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to rescue several miners who had been trapped in a mine during a severe snowstorm.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI visited your final resting place today. What a beautiful spot. Thank you for your service, Sheriff Mason.
Sgt. R.B. Myers (Ret.)
October 11, 2022
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