In the quiet hills of Shelby County, Alabama, a dedicated public servant, 55-year-old Deputy Sheriff Waylon W. Sewell, met a tragic and untimely end on Sunday, October 31, 1965. A five-year veteran of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sewell was known for his commitment to the safety of his community. His life was cut short while in the line of duty, leaving behind a wife and two children.
The fateful day unfolded on Double Oak Mountain Road near Birmingham when Deputy Sewell and
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