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Christopher Gadd was born on September 28, 1996, to David and Gillian Gadd, in Pasco. Gadd graduated from Kentlake High School before attending Green River College and Tacoma Community College, earning his Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certification. Christopher Gadd married his wife Cammryn in 2020. The couple welcomed their daughter, Kaelyn, in 2022.

 

Christopher Gadd was hired by the Washington State Patrol on September 16, 2021, as a trooper cadet, assigned to Grandview. He joined the 116th Trooper Basic Training Class (TBTC) on April 18, 2022. Trooper Gadd received the Top Academic Award that recognizes the outstanding efforts of the cadet who attains the highest-grade point average compiled in the more than 30 exams necessary for graduation. Trooper Gadd was commissioned on November 16, 2022, and was assigned to serve in Marysville. 

 

Trooper Gadd was killed on March 2, 2024, at the age of 27. Trooper Gadd was struck by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. At the time of his death, Trooper Gadd had served two-and-a-half years with the Washington State Patrol.

 

Trooper Gadd’s wife, Cammryn, resides in Snohomish County with their four-year-old daughter, Kaelyn. His parents, father WSP Trooper David Gadd, and mother Gillian, reside in King County. His sister, Jacqueline, currently serves as a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety, continuing the family’s legacy of service.

 

The Top Academic Award at the academy is now named after Trooper Gadd and awarded in his honor. This distinguished recognition reflects Trooper Gadd’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. By naming the academy’s highest academic honor after him, the Washington State Patrol ensures that each graduating class is reminded of the standards he exemplified — integrity, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge in service to others. Through this award, his legacy continues to inspire future troopers to strive for excellence both in the classroom and in the field.

 

On December 5, 2025, a plaque honoring Trooper Gadd was added to the Memorial Wall located at the Helen Sommers building in Olympia. 

 

On May 2, 2025, Trooper Gadd was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Law Enforcement – Medal of Honor Committee. This distinguished recognition honors Trooper Gadd’s courage, dedication, and selfless service. 

 

In May 2025, the Gadd family attended Police Week in Washington D.C. Trooper Gadd’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial and read during the Annual Candlelight Vigil.

 

Each September, a statewide One More Stop event is held. This focused enforcement effort brings troopers together across Washington to conduct high-visibility patrols aimed at identifying and stopping drivers under the influence. The initiative reinforces the Washington State Patrol’s ongoing commitment to public safety and serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of impaired driving. Through proactive enforcement and public awareness, One More Stop works to save lives and honor those who have been lost due to DUI-related incidents.

 

Trooper Gadd, along with our other thirty-three fallen officers, will be honored at the annual memorial dinner. The Memorial Foundation Dinner and Auction will take place on April 11, 2026, at the ilani Resort in Ridgefield, Washington. This meaningful evening brings together law enforcement, families, friends, and community members to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to the citizens of Washington State. Through remembrance, reflection, and fellowship, their sacrifice continues to be recognized and never forgotten.

 

Please take a moment to remember Trooper Gadd and his family.

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