Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1988
Add to My HeroesGary Douglas Blackwood
Deputy Gary Blackwood was electrocuted when he attempted to move a downed power line from the roadway, at the scene of an accident caused by a drunk driver.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI remember Gary wanting to always be a Police Officer. He even bought an old Police car when we were growing up in Knightsville just to ride around in and get to tell all of us he would be riding in one for real someday.
Martin Karick
Friend
September 19, 2014
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