San Diego County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, September 25, 1983
Add to My HeroesDonn G. Witt
Deputy Sheriff Donn Witt died after contracting hepatitis from a prisoner he was handling.
Deputy Witt was a United States Army veteran and had served with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 309
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Witt,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served as a U.S. Army Military Policeman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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