SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy and Washington National Guard captain who fought for his life has died, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office announced. He donated his organs, giving life to others in his community and country.
The Sheriff’s Office said Perry succumbed to his injuries on Nov. 6, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, fellow military members and co-workers.
The Sheriff’s Office described a man devoted to his family and to putting others first. In death, he continued to serve. Perry chose to donate his organs to people who need them to survive, the agency said, extending his service beyond his lifetime.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, an honor escort departed Sacred Heart Medical Center at 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026. The procession arrived at the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Perry is survived by his wife, children, parents, siblings, and many extended family members and friends, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Both families thank the community for its outpouring of support. They ask for continued privacy and discretion as they grieve this loss, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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