deputy geer

February 8, 2016, was a tragic day for both a family and a community. That day, Mesa County Sheriff Deputy Derek Geer was killed in the line of duty. To honor and remember this peace officer, a moment of silence will take place on the first anniversary of his death.

Ian and Macy Geer, the children of Deputy Derek Geer, have participated with their dad in years past in the poultry program and tried to keep the tradition going this year, but their birds didn't make the cut. That is where 16-year-old Tyler Fritzlan came into the picture.

When Mesa County Sheriffs Deputy Derek Geer was killed in the line of duty in February, he hoped, as an organ donor, that someday his death might save another's life. What he didn't know, is it would happen much sooner than expected.

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is encouraging the public to show their support for Deputy Geer. There are a few things you need to know before heading out.

A cloud of grief and heartache covers the Grand Valley in the wake of the death of Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Geer, and here's why his death impacts us all so deeply.

The all-too-common story of a fallen police officer in the line of duty has prompted a Texas woman to launch the Backing the Blue Movement, to show support for these fallen heroes.