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Joseph Allen Goldsmith

Died May 20, 2004

Joseph Allen Goldsmith served in the U.S. Air Force.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Commander Joseph Goldsmith succumbed to injuries incurred when he was involved in a motorcycle crash while escorting a rally known as the "Law Enforcement Run for the Wall." He was escorting the runners between Tuba City and Window Rock, Arizona.

During the escort, he lost control of his motorcycle when it struck a gravel shoulder on Highway 264 near Second Mesa. He suffered severe injuries in the accident and died after being transported to a hospital in Flagstaff.

Commander Goldsmith was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he served as a security policeman. He had served with the Apache County Sheriff's Office for five years. He had previously served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for five years and the Springerville Police Department.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two brothers.
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Apache County Sheriff's Office
Commander
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 34W · Line 24 cut as JOSEPH ALLEN GOLDSMITH
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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.

Commander Goldsmith gave the Apache County Sheriff's Office 10 years.

Thank you for your service to the St. Johns 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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