Leon Walker
Incident
Wildlife Officer Leon Walker was killed in an automobile crash while in pursuit of poachers in Columbia County. Officer Walker had served with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Wildlife Officer Walker gave the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Wildlife Officer Walker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has lost 15 officers; 10 of them lost to accidents.
Leon is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Leon is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leon is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 1 officer at Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1970, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Leon was 52. Of the 9 lost to accidents at Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 32. Leon had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leon was 52. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Leon had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Leon was 52. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Leon had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leon was 52. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Leon had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 30% of these deaths at Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, more than any other month. Thursdays: 20%.
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 11.8%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 15 deaths at Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.4% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has 15 officers remembered here, Leon among them.
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Samuel S. Pinney
Mar 12, 1927
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Robert B. Bell
Sep 19, 1942
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George T. Sharp Dec 21, 1946
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James R. Fields
Dec 24, 1950
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Johnny Ingram Nov 25, 1951
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Noah Therman Smith
Nov 30, 1954
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Joel Lathem Harper Aug 12, 1962
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Marvin John Albritton
Aug 18, 1966
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James G. Thompson
Jun 25, 1968
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Leon Walker
Aug 13, 1970
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Harry Charles Chapin
Nov 5, 1972
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Jimmy Lee Cook
Dec 8, 1972
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Danese Byron Crowder
May 3, 1974
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Margaret E. Park
Dec 13, 1984
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Ray Lynn Barnes
Nov 21, 1987
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