Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 5, 1988
Add to My HeroesWalter Stephen Taylor
Officer Walter Taylor was killed when his patrol car plunged off a bridge that was under construction.
While traveling south on Montgomery Street at 4:30 a.m., he crashed into a barricade and flipped over, landing on a dirt embankment on Interstate 30.
Officer Taylor was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, father and siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 2271
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsHey Dad! Thinking of you and Mom today. I was 10 when you passed; 41 at Mom’s passing. You both left too early.
You’d both be proud to know that your grandkids are smart, strong and handsome. Taylor is on course to becoming a TACP in the USAF. Ethan is in middle school. Both are phenomenal wrestlers.
Always on my mind. Love seeing the reflections that others leave. You are not forgotten! We are fortunate to have had a good surrogate in your place. He’s done well for all of us. We are blessed. Love you.
Son, Stephen J. (Taylor) Daniels
August 24, 2024
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