Unknown to Officer Claxton, in the stolen water truck were three men dressed in camouflaged military style clothing, including kevlar vests and helmets, carrying fully automatic rifles. Before Officer Claxton could exit his patrol car, a gunman exited the passenger side of the truck and opened fire killing Officer Claxton. Three assisting officers from Colorado and Utah law enforcement agencies were injured and hospitalized. The remaining two suspects are still at large. Officer Claxton was a three year veteran of the Cortez Police Department.
Courage knows no limits.
It is not bound by a person's age or sex or race. Courage is a spirit that is at home in the hearts of brave men and women everywhere. This book is dedicated to all the brave men and women who serve our society at the risk of making the supreme sacrifice.