Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, January 24, 1990
Add to My HeroesWalter Owen Fulford
Correctional Officer Walter Fulford was killed while supervising an inmate road crew.
He was operating a road grader and stopped to talk with a county official. As he got off the grader it moved forward and ran over him.
Officer Fulford was assigned to the Hall County Correctional Institute.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Fulford,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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