Adam Michael Hill

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Melissa Hill. They have three children, Adrienne (Deven Hutt), Ian and Amira. He also is survived by his parents, John and Sherry Hill of Utah; two brothers Johnathan Hill (Aubrey) and David Hill (Lara); three sisters, Rebecca Hill, Bethany Christensen (Carsen) and Sarah Holst (Greg), and several nieces, nephews and a large extended family.

Adam was born July 23, 1978, in Castro Valley, CA. He graduated from the University of Arizona and joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service December 23, 2007. He served as a Law Enforcement Officer, and later became Patrol Captain on the Lassen National Forest in California. In 2022, he moved to Georgia as the National Fitness and Wellbeing Coordinator at the agency’s National Academy, the training ground for law enforcement and investigation officers.

At the academy, Adam helped to bring the We Got Your Six concept of someone always has your back to the Forest Service, expanding mental health awareness throughout the law enforcement community and providing direct help to individuals in crisis. He made it his mission to ensure no law enforcement officer ever felt alone. His ultimate goal focused on eliminating the mental health stigma that exists within the law enforcement profession. When he introduced the program, Adam wrote, “We are all fighting demons from this job, whether it is violent conflicts, horrible memories, or losing a brother and sister in the field. It's ok not to be ok. Let us pull together and be the agency that supports each other rather than tears itself apart. The decision starts with each of us.”

His work expanded across the agency and included non-sworn officers working in agency law enforcement. Adam’s work also influenced similar programs at other agencies.

When not on the job, Adam relished the outdoors with fishing, biking and exercising. He also loved reading and music. Since moving to Georgia, he went on long bike rides with his family around Jekyll and St. Simons Island. With a lifetime affinity for alligators, when outdoors he always tried to spot them in the wild.

Above everything, Adam’s greatest source of pride were his children. His laugh and his big heart are forever imprinted on his family and with those he loved and helped.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 405 Howe St., Brunswick, Georgia. Edo Miller and Sons in Brunswick is handling arrangements.