“IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE”






Deputy John H. Walter





Sergeant Charles E. Murray, Jr.







Sheriff’s Message

Our intention is to salute those members of our law enforcement community who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives while protecting the lives of others.
Sheriff Charlie Ray Fox, Jr.



A Police Officer’s Prayer

Memorial of the
Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies Who Made the
Ultimate Sacrifice






Deputy John H. Walter
Date of Death: July 5, 1972



On July 5, 1972 Deputy Sheriff John H. Walter was a passenger in a Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Deputy Walter and the Deputy operating the vehicle were traveling to Richmond, Virginia on State Route 17, which was at the time a two lane highway. The Deputy operating the patrol car attempted to pass another vehicle while it was raining with poor visibility. While attempting to pass, the Deputy struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. Deputy Walter was killed instantly.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers, For they shall be called the Children of God” Matthew 5:9

Sergeant Charles E. Murray, Jr.
Date of Death: July 9, 1990



On July 9, 1990, Sergeant Murray was on a routine patrol in southern Fauquier County. Sergeant Murray attempted to cross the non-gated railroad tracks near Calverton, Virginia and an oncoming train struck his vehicle. He was killed instantly.

I never dreamed it would be me My name for all eternity Recorded here at this hallowed place Alas, my name, no more my face "In the line of duty" I hear them say My family now the price will pay My folded flag stained with their tears We only had those few short years The badge no longer on my chest I sleep now in eternal rest My sword I pass to those behind And pray they keep this thought in mind I never dreamed it would be me And with heavy heart and bended knee I ask for all here from the past Dear God, let my name be the last

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