Alexander Ramsey.
Sheriff Alexander Ramsey was shot and killed when he and a deputy encountered two horse thieves while traveling to Stockton, Kansas. They observed a horse trail in Rooks County and went to investigate to see if the county's most wanted man and horse thief was involved. They encountered two men attempting to sell horses, and a shootout ensued. Sheriff Ramsey and one of the suspects were killed. The second suspect was wounded and apprehended but acquitted at trial. When Sheriff Ramsey's 24-year-old wife was told of his death, she went into a state of shock and died a few days later. Sheriff Ramsey was a Union Civil War Veteran.
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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.
Sheriff Ramsey gave the Ellis County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hays community, and 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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