Officer Gary S. Knight

Officer Gary S. Knight died on June 30, 2014 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 61. He  attended Fresno Pacific University and the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy. Upon graduation he was employed by the Umatilla Tribal Police and later the City of Umatilla Police Department. During his career he was acknowledged for assisting other agencies with his K9 partner “Moose”. In 2005 Gary was awarded the American Chief’s of Police “Hall of Fame” commendation medal and the law enforcement purple heart for injuries received in the line of duty while assisting with the arrest of a homicide suspect in 2001. He retired from the Umatilla Police Department with a medical retirement from those injuries. He continued to serve as a volunteer Evidence Technician for Stanfield Police Department. Gary is survived by his wife: Brenda S. Knight,  son: Travis J. Knight, Hermiston,  and daughter: Melody T. Simmons.

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