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 he was supervising an inmate road crew when he got off of a grader to talk to a county official. When he got off the grader it 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 Accidental
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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