Reserve Deputy Joe Bill Galloway, Holmes County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Reserve Deputy Joe Bill Galloway

Holmes County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Monday, August 20, 2007

Joe Bill Galloway

Deputy Joe Galloway was killed when his patrol car struck a tree during a vehicle pursuit.

He was attempting to catch a speeding motorist and had just crossed the state line into Geneva County, Alabama, when he lost control of his patrol car. The vehicle struck a tree and flipped onto its roof, killing him.

Deputy Galloway was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

The nephew of Deputy Galloway, Deputy Sheriff Lonny Lee Lindsey, of the Holmes County Sheriff's Office was shot and killed in the line of duty on September 17, 1996.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Location Alabama
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

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The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director, Florida Sheriffs Ass
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 7, 2016