Gregory Paul Gaffney

Understanding the dangers that he and his SORT teammates faced on a regular basis, Gregory advocated for Team prayer to be included as regular preparation prior to the execution of high-risk operations.

Gregory entered duty with the Delaware State Police in 2011. In 2014, Gregory was selected to the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) and was certified as a SORT operator with the primary role of an Assaulter. In 2016, Gregory completed Sniper training and served as a Sniper / Observer, as well as an Assaulter for the years leading up to his untimely passing. In 2022, Gregory was promoted to the Assistant Team Leader position for SORT’s North Squad. SORT has been called to service for some of the State’s most dangerous and violent tragedies, including but not limited to a Prison Riot that evolved into a Hostage Rescue with multiple barricaded subjects, a murdered State Trooper resulting in a barricaded subject, a hostage rescue resulting in the successful recovery of a young girl, and countless other high-risk tactical operations. Gregory consistently sought to improve himself and contribute positively to his teammates.

Gregory served his country honorably. Prior to entering into the Delaware State Police, Gregory served his country in the United States Army. From 2008 to 2009 Gregory deployed to Iraq in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Then 1LT Gregory Gaffney, led a platoon of soldiers in support of counter-terrorism operations in and around the city of Baghdad, Iraq. For his courage, leadership, and devotion to his soldiers and mission, he was awarded the BRONZE STAR and the U.S. Army Combat Action Badge, among other awards.

In addition to his service to our country, Greg’s additional achievements include being recruited in 2001 to play Division 1 college football in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for Mississippi State University.

Greg’s legacy will be His love of family and friends which was evident by His never-ending loyalty and devotion to all.