Austin Walsh, age 23

Lost on December 3, 2022 in Palm Bay, Florida.

Brevard County Sherrif Deputy killed in an accidental off-duty shooting. Walsh had served with the agency since he was 18 and was part of its Explorers youth program. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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  • Personality:
    3 Goofy, fun, one of a kind, hero, best son - brother - cousin - nephew - friend & zone partner
  • Occupation:
    4 Deputy
  • Workplace:
    2 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Florida
  • Schools attended:
    2 Cocoa High School, Eastern Florida State College
  • Comments:
    4 Forever missed & loved. Blue skies & tailwinds. Sunsets will always be for you! Til Vahalla.
    2 I miss YOU so much Austin! Time passes but the hole is still there.

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