Oklahoma County sheriff’s major to be honored for courage after life-changing injury

John Waldenville one of three to receive Jim Thorpe Courage Award on Saturday. Longtime law enforcement officer was shot in the face during robbery at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in 2011.

 
BY ZEKE CAMPFIELD | Modified: August 24, 2012 at 11:00 pm | Published: August 25, 2012   

One step at a time, John Waldenville is trying to put his life back together.

Saturday, the former Oklahoma County sheriff’s major, who was shot in the head during a 2011 robbery at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Oklahoma City, will mark another milestone in his recovery with a walk across the stage at the 2012 Jim Thorpe Courage Awards.

photo - Maj. John Waldenville, is seen during rehab therapy with occupational therapist Jennifer Curry at Jim Thorpe North on Thursday.  Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Maj. John Waldenville, is seen during rehab therapy with occupational therapist Jennifer Curry at Jim Thorpe North on Thursday. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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The 61-year-old attributed his success over the past year to his wife, Marjorie, and to his faith in God.

“There’s a reason for me to be here,” he said. “Really, if anything I...
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