Walter Franklin Stathers served in the U.S. Navy.
Police Officer Walter Stathers was shot and killed, possibly with his own weapon, while on patrol in an upscale neighborhood. He had been assigned to the neighborhood for nine years and knew all of the residents. He had been on the lookout for a prowler throughout his shift and spotted him at 4:00 am. After requesting a canine unit, he became engaged in a struggle with the suspect, who then fatally shot him. The suspect escaped and was never identified. Officer Stathers was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Coral Gables Police Department for 14 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Stathers gave the Coral Gables Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coral Gables community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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