Greg Meagher - Sheriff's Deputy Fatality - Georgia

Sergeant Greg Meagher, age 57, died in the line of duty on February 5, 2017, at a hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Greg Meagher

Sergeant Meagher was a member of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, based in Augusta. He had 33 years of service.

During the afternoon, Greg and three other deputies were called out to a medical facility in Augusta. A woman was unconscious inside the building. Once inside, Greg and the deputies were overcome by chemical fumes and were pulled outside by fire department personnel.

Greg was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he passed away.

The three other deputies were treated for exposure to toxic fumes and survived the incident.

In 2004, Greg had been shot in the face while assigned to a federal narcotics task force.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Greg and
for those who have lost him.

The members of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Greg will be forever remembered.

Greg's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Greg is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Greg.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray for all who die while coming to the aid of strangers in distress. They are the true heroes of the modern era.

Pray that Greg is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.