Michael Ryland Croutch was a proud & dedicated member of the Yuma County Sheriff's Office from 1995 until his death in 2019, but to his family and friends, he was so much more than that. He was a remarkable, professional drummer who chased his dream of music touring the country with his band Unity, and then returned to Yuma to play in a number of local bands. He exemplified faith and service by playing in a number of church bands & sharing his passion for instrumentals and sound. Caring son, loving brother, and most importantly, a proud and boastful father, who loved his children and his many grandchildren fiercely. A Yuma High Criminal who jazzed with The Choralairsand made lifelong friends within the group, and to be honest, made friends everywhere he went. A founding member of Amberly's Place, and an advocate for victims of domestic violence. He was a great many things, and he's missed every day. In honor of his legacy, the Croutch family would like to support candidates for future Yuma law enforcement who would exemplify a commitment to service and a dedication to community betterment.