Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, July 2, 1984
Add to My HeroesDonald G. Gammons
Associate Warden Donald Gammons and Associate Warden James McPeters were killed in a military helicopter crash while searching for three escapees from the Turney Correction Center.
The helicopter was provided by Ft. Rucker, Alabama, for use in the search. The helicopter struck a power line during the search and crashed, killing the pilot and both wardens in Humphreys County around 4:30 p.m.
One of the escapees was killed, and the other two were recaptured.
Wardon Gammons had served with the Tennessee Department of Correction for nine years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsWarden Gammons,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 3, 2024
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