Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 12, 2011
Add to My HeroesCraig Allan Orrell
Corrections Officer Craig Orrell suffered a fatal heart attack while jogging during an annual physical fitness test at the Edmundo Mireles Academy in Beeville, Texas.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 95 ReflectionsOfficer Orrell,
On today, the 10th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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