Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 1999
Add to My HeroesDana Denise Shaw
Deputy Sheriff Dana Shaw was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 am on East Cherokee Drive near Highway 5.
Her patrol car went out of control after topping a hill, spun several times, and struck a utility pole. She was killed upon impact.
Deputy Shaw had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for two years. She is survived by her son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 211
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 102 ReflectionsOh My Friend, there isn't a day that seems to go by when I don't think about you still. It's the little things that bring your memory up, usually with a laugh and then tears. I didn't think I was going to like you when I was your FTO. Boy, was I wrong. I still see your face from the last time I saw you, leaning over the porch with your red hair blowing in the wind. I miss you still.
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