Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, August 19, 1999
Add to My HeroesRocky Daren Wainwright
Corporal Rocky Wainwright was killed when his three-wheeled ATV crashed into a tree while participating in a search party searching for a missing 11-year-old girl in Twiggs County, Georgia.
He was driving the ATV along County Road 22, just east of the Bibb County line, when he veered off the road in a curve and struck the tree.
As of November 2022, the missing girl had never been located.
Corporal Wainwright had served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 261
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsCpl. Wainwright,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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