Fallen Sacramento County Sheriffâs deputy Adam Gibson and his K-9 partner Riley were remembered Saturday with a Cowboyâs Honor Ride in Herald. Deputy Gibson was shot and killed along with Riley Jan. 18 while responding to a call at Cal Expo. The officer, along with his family, lived in Herald.
Calling it a solemn procession of mourners, Saturdayâs Cowboyâs Honor Ride was organized by Norman Nather, who gathered volunteer horseback riders from all around the state to show their respect to the fallen officer and to show Gibsonâs family that he will not be forgotten.
Inspired by a fallen officer procession near his home in Livermore several years ago, and concerned for the growing animosity toward law enforcement officers and unnecessary deaths, Nather decided he wanted to do something to show his support for peace officers.