Heard County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, March 3, 2011
Add to My HeroesWillie Amos Cammon
Deputy Willie Cammon was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck head-on by the driver of a vehicle that was illegally passing another car.
Deputy Cammon was traveling on Georgia Highway 100 near Yates Road when the collision occurred. The driver of the car that caused the crash was charged with following too closely, failure to maintain lane, and vehicular homicide. The driver was sentenced to three years probation.
Deputy Cammon had served with the agency for 35 years, and had previously served with the Georgia State Patrol. He is survived by his son and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 35 years
- Badge 33
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 122 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cammon,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Heard County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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