Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff LJ Ryer was killed in a vehicle crash while en route to the Regional Youth Detention Center in Washington, Georgia to pick up an inmate.
His patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Andrew Drive and Georgia Route 47.
Deputy Ryer had served with the Glascock County Sheriff's Office for only five months.
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Joshua was killed in the line of duty.
To the Ryer family, fellow deputies, and all who call Joshua beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I know that that you will receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Ryer gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 29, 2019.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ryer served with the Glascock County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Gibson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ryer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Bryan "LJ" Ryer, Jr. is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 263 of 903 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 29.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.9 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joshua Bryan "LJ" Ryer, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Joshua Bryan "LJ" Ryer, Jr. Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Joshua Bryan "LJ" Ryer, Jr. is highlighted in Jan.