Officer Down

Deputy Sheriff Shandon Wright
Pierce County Washington Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: Thursday, March 3, 2011
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Deputy Shandon Wright died from complications following surgery to repair an injury sustained in an assault while on duty.

He was recovering at home after having surgery the previous day when he began having trouble breathing. Paramedics were sent to the home but were unable to resuscitate him.

Deputy Wright had served with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.