Georgia State Patrol, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, July 26, 1983
Add to My HeroesDonward Francis Langston
Trooper Langston was killed when his patrol car struck a bridge abutment during a vehicle pursuit on GA-1 near Cedartown.
Trooper Langston was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Georgia State Patrol for 13 years. He was assigned to Post 29 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 162
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsTrooper Langston,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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