U.S. Army · United States 
Gary Raymond Downs
1992
Gary Raymond Downs served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Gary served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Deputy Gary Downs suffered a heart attack following a struggle in which he was punched in the chest. The incident occurred after several deputies responded to a report of a man attempting to gain entry into a house after he had been thrown out by the owner. A violent struggle ensued between the suspect and the deputies in which Deputy Downs was punched in the chest. He collapsed at the scene and died a short time later at the hospital.
Survivors
Deputy Downs was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1966 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Nye County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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