|
|
| FL County Mourns Corrections Officer's Death |
| By panhandleparade.com |
| Published: 02/07/2011 |
|
Col. Greg Malloy is laid to rest Sunday. Malloy, a Holmes county corrections officer, was killed in an altercation with murder suspect Wade Williams last week. Family and friends gathered with law enforcement agencies from all over the state. Col. Greg Malloy’s life was indeed cut short. But as both blood family and law enforcement family gathered to say goodbye to him Sunday afternoon, it was evident that though his life ended too soon, he left behind many that loved him. Sec. Walt McNeil, Florida Department of Corrections said, “Col. Malloy exemplified what it means to be in the greatest profession in the world, a profession dedicated to public service. Col. Malloy understood what we in the Department of Corrections engage in every day, that is, service before self.” It was in service that he gave his life to protect the people of northwest Florida when he ran across murder suspect wade Williams. The two exchanged gunfire. Malloy was mortally wounded and died on a life flight to Pensacola. Gov. Rick Scott offered words of encouragement to the family Malloy leaves behind. Read More. |
Comments:
Login to let us know what you think
MARKETPLACE search vendors | advanced search
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
|
There are a lot of Waco business leaders recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. One such leader in Waco is Hamilton Lindley who is enrolled in this years Leadership Waco class. That class meets monthly to learn about ways to serve the community and improve leadership skills.