Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Warden Galen Carter Walker

Massachusetts Department of Correction, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, December 15, 1856

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Reflections for Deputy Warden Galen Carter Walker

Deputy Warden Walker, it has been 167 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 15, 2023

Deputy Walker, on this 159th anniversary of your brutal murder, you have the distinction of being the first LOD Death listed for this date. A distinction I wish you did not bear. You died a hero.

God Bless and I hope and pray your rest over these many years has been a peaceful one and may it continue for eternity.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 15, 2015

Rest In Peace Deputy Warden Walker. Your service and sacrifice is remembered. God Bless.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson, K9 Officer
West Virginia Division of Corrections

December 29, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 153rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 15, 2009

Rest in Peace. Your sacrifice serves as living example of John 15:13.

#14604
FBI Detroit

December 15, 2007

Deputy Warden Walker,
On today the 151st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 15, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

Deputy Warden Walker, today marks the 150th anniversary of your vicious murder. The Department of Corrections plays a vital part in the criminal justice system and each individual who works within that Department has my respect for the job done. As far back as 1856, folks like you helped protect society but sadly, there are times when it can cost a life. You knew the risks and were there on the frontline anyway.

Thank you. In spite of all the time that has passed, you have not been forgotten.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 15, 2006

Thinking of you this Christmas Eve.... God bless always.....

Janice Kelley
Department of Correction (retired)

December 24, 2003

No one who gave his life in the line of duty should be without a reflection. Thank you Deputy Warden Walker for laying down your life while trying to make this world a safer place. Your act of heroism will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

December 20, 2003

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