Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, August 20, 2009
Add to My HeroesJack Wesley Cannon
Correctional Officer Jack Cannon suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in an Emergency Response Team training exercise at Valdosta State Prison.
He was running on the prison's track when he collapsed shortly before noon. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Cannon had served with the Georgia Department of Corrections for four years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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