Police Officer Ronald J. Siver, Rochester Police Department, New York

Police Officer Ronald J. Siver

Rochester Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1984

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Ronald J. Siver

Police Officer Ronald Siver drowned during a water recovery operation in Irondequoit Bay.

He and several other members of the department's Dive Team were searching for the body of a boating accident victim in a section of the bay that was 75 feet deep, approximately 200 yards north of the Irondequoit Bay Bridge. Two other divers attempted to rescue him and brought him to the surface, but he was not able to be revived.

Officer Siver had served with the Rochester Police Department for 3-1/2 years and had previously served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 4-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, sister, and five brothers.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

water rescue

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Officer Siver,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rochester. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 19, 2024