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.
End of Watch group prepares snack bags ahead of slain deputy s funeral
The End of Watch Fund has made snack bags something of an art. On Wednesday, they ll slip in and out leaving the snack bags on cars as the file in for the funeral. Author: Eric Escalante Updated: 8:43 PM PST February 2, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif Even though Mark Bartley has long since traded his police badge for a calm retirement, he still knows the small difference that an unexpected snack bag and water bottle can make on a dark day.
After 26 years as an officer, Bartley called it a career back in December of 2018 with the Elk Grove Police Department. He remains vice president of the End of Watch Fund, a group dedicated to helping the families of fallen officers.