Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, April 20, 1893
Add to My HeroesS. A. Walden
Guard S.A. Walden was shot and killed when a group of striking miners attacked the Tracy City Convict Stockade. The miners were rioting because they believed that the inmate labor was a threat to their jobs.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsGuard Walden,
On today, the 123rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 20, 2016
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