After a freak accident left him paralyzed, a Florida officer walked toward retirement, literally one step at a time.
More than two years ago, Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) Master Deputy Harold “Hal” Davis fell from a ladder while doing yard work at his home, leaving him unable to walk, OCSO officials reported on X.
“Doctors told Deputy Hal Davis he may never walk again. Today he attended his retirement party,” the post said.
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In one video, Davis walked into his retirement party unassisted.
Davis served on the force with the OCSO for 17 years, but spent a total of 32 years in law enforcement.
Since his fall, Davis has been using a wheelchair, but during his recovery, “he was determined to walk again and finish his career with OCSO,” according to the post.
Despite the accident, which left Davis with a severe spinal cord injury and unable to breathe while his wife administered CPR, he has made a strong recovery, Fox 10 Phoenix reported.
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OCSO noted that Davis served Orange County in a variety of capacities, including as a court security officer and as part of the court security response team.
Master aide Harold “Hal” Davis was greeted with joyous applause as he walked unassisted to his retirement celebration. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
“[He] “He was honored for training judges and state prosecutors on courthouse security,” OCSO officials wrote on social media.
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Davis also defied the odds in March 2023 by walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding, a dream he thought was shattered after his accident, according to Fox Television Stations.
Davis and his wife, Cynthia, have been keeping friends informed about his recovery process through a GoFundMe account.
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Davis' retirement ceremony took place on August 30 and was greeted with joyous applause by his family and fellow officers.
Davis retired from the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Florida. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
“Congratulations on your retirement, Hal! Your service has been invaluable and your resilience continues to be inspiring,” the OCSO post read.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Orange County Sheriff's Office for comment.
