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Ryan Sean Thomas

Died December 6, 2016

Ryan Sean Thomas served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thomas was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Manzano Expressway and South Del Oro Loop at approximately 9:00 pm.

He was responding to a call for service when his patrol car left the roadway and overturned. He suffered fatal injuries when he was ejected from the patrol car.

Deputy Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Colorado Air National Guard who had served with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office for one year and had previously served with the Alamogordo Police Department for two years.

Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and one child.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Valencia County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 31-W · Line 30 cut as RYAN SEAN THOMAS
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas gave the Valencia County Sheriff's Office 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Lunas community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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