Jemison Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, March 5, 2011
Add to My HeroesDonald Joshua Newman
Officer Donald Newman was killed in an automobile accident while responding to head-on vehicle crash involving children.
His patrol car hydroplaned during a period of heavy rain and struck a utility pole on U.S. Highway 31.
Officer Newman had served with the Jemison Police Department for just over two years and had previously served as a military police officer in the United States Air Force for six years where he served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 411
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 142 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
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