Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, July 5, 1972
Add to My HeroesJohn Henry Walter
Deputy Sheriff John Walter was killed in an automobile accident en route to Richmond, Virginia, with another deputy.
The other deputy attempted to pass a vehicle on Route 17, near Berea in Stafford County, and struck another vehicle head-on. Deputy Walter was killed instantly. The deputy's vision was obstructed at the time because of heavy rain.
Deputy Walter was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who served with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Walter,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fauquier County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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