Ranger William Lee Bryant, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia

Ranger William Lee Bryant

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, December 23, 1970

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William Lee Bryant

Ranger William Bryant was accidentally shot and killed while attempting to place his service revolver into its holster.

He and two other rangers were conducting a nighttime deer hunting detail along Flarity Road in Walker County when the incident occurred.

Ranger Bryant had served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for one year.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year
Badge 119

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge, stakeout

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Ranger Bryant,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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December 23, 2020