Floyd Allen Riley served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Floyd served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Captain Floyd Riley and Reserve Sergeant Billy Baruday were killed when their Hughes TH-55 Osage two-seat helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Traskwood in Saline County. They were assisting other deputies in the pursuit of several juvenile burglary suspects who had previously escaped custody.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Riley served with the Garland County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hot Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Riley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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