U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Scott Jeffrey Ward
Scott Jeffrey Ward served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 11 months. Scott also served in the U.S. Air Force. Scott served during the years of the Cold War, Gulf War, the Iraq War and the Libya.
Deputy Sheriff Scott Ward was shot and killed after he and two other deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving an emotionally disturbed person in the 11800 block of Mallard Lane shortly after 4:00 pm.
The man's mother called police after arriving at his home when she was unable to contact him by phone. Upon her arrival she was unable to calm him down.
The deputies were speaking to the subject on the front porch when he suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire. Deputy Ward and one other deputy were shot before the subject was killed by return fire.
All three deputies were wearing their vests.
Both wounded deputies were flown to the University of South Alabama Medical Center in critical condition. Deputy Ward succumbed to his wounds.
Deputy Ward was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He had served with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for 15 years and had previously served with the Prichard Police Department.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Ward gave the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bay Minette community. Thank you 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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