Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Marine Police Division, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 1966
Add to My HeroesWalter Britt Sawyer
Marine Patrolman Walter Sawyer was killed when his patrol car struck a tractor-trailer that was making an illegal U-turn.
Patrolman Sawyer was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Alabama Marine Police for five years. He was survived by his wife, four children, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsThis man is my great grandfather on my mother's dad's side.
I never met him, but I've heard amazing stories about this man.
Christin Bowers civillian
Great grand daughter
August 5, 2020
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