Major Gesture at Deputy's Funeral

February 02, 2018, 03:59 PM

I just got back from the funeral for Deputy Heath Gumm, of my old department, killed last week in the line of duty. He had tested for Detective, but the selection hadn't been made. During his eulogy Sheriff McIntosh promoted him to Detective posthumously, added a Detective's star to the flag presented to his wife. He also retired his call sign and badge number. It was a genuinely fine thing to do, and reminds me again of why I loved working for a Sheriff's Office.

Pictures of the procession and funeral

RIP Deputy Gumm. 10-42.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Dresden,

February 02, 2018, 04:03 PM

adobesig

God's speed to a fine peace officer.

February 02, 2018, 04:06 PM

Elk Hunter

Another great man gone!
RIP!1

Prayers for his family.

Elk

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FBHO!!!

The Idaho Elk Hunter

February 02, 2018, 04:45 PM

Graniteguy

Way too young. From the looks of the photos - he had a lot of friends and enjoyed some good times.

RIP

February 02, 2018, 04:58 PM

Rightwire

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343 - Never Forget

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February 02, 2018, 05:08 PM

arfmel

Prayers for his family and friends.

February 02, 2018, 05:29 PM

Aeteocles

I hope that it's more than just a gesture, and that his family gets an increase in benefits from the promotion...

February 02, 2018, 05:35 PM

Rey HRH

I know people die at work. But it’s different if not accidental or natural.

What the sheriff did for him was outstanding. Still doesn’t compare to having him alive but the gesture brought tears to my eyes.

"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.

February 03, 2018, 09:06 AM

tacfoley

'Dreion' - born a loser. We lose a fine young man, father, Friend and police officer, and get to keep this POS instead.

TANJ.

tac

February 03, 2018, 10:11 AM

molachi

RIP

February 03, 2018, 10:28 AM

Warhorse

So sad, RIP Detective.

February 03, 2018, 10:32 AM

gearhounds

Go easy brother.

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February 03, 2018, 10:41 AM

ASKSmith

Godspeed, Detective.

February 03, 2018, 11:04 AM

KMitch200

quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
<salute>

Times two.

Pictures of the funeral procession bring back a lot of sad memories.
Always great to see the folks come out and support fallen public safety.