Crockett County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, April 28, 1985
Wayne Lewis Wahl
Chief Deputy Wahl drowned while attempting to rescue a man whose car had been washed into a creek. Chief Deputy Wahl tied a rope around his waste and attempted to reach the car but was sucked under water into a 36-inch calvert. His body was found three miles north of Ozona.
Chief Deputy Wahl had been with the agency for 8.5 years.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 8 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in Peace Chief Deputy Wayne Wahl. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice. Your final hour was spent helping others. Your life was exemplary.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen.
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