Police Officer Christopher Eric Ewing Smyrna Police Dept., Georgia End of Watch Monday, April 20, 2020 Age 34 Tour 2 years Badge 1392 Military Veteran Police Officer Christopher Ewing was killed when his patrol car collided with a drunk driver at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Oak Drive at about 11:00 pm. The collision occurred when the other driver turned left in front of Officer Ewing’s patrol car. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, and tampering with evidence. Officer Ewing was a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran. He had served with the Smyrna Police Department for two years and had recently applied to be part of the agency’s DUI Task Force. He is survived by his wife and three children. Patrolman Gary Walker Bloomingdale Police Dept., New Jersey End of Watch Friday, April 24, 2020 Age 53 Tour 20 years Badge #1 Patrolman Gary Walker died as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty. Patrolman Walker had served with the Bloomingdale Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and one child. In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19. “When a police officer dies, it’s not an agency that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.” -Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder 66 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 67
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