TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A missing University of Alabama student was found dead in the Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa police announced on November 9.
Garrett Walker was a junior aerospace engineering student attending the University of Alabama.
“We remember Garrett as a young man of faith,” said his mother, Debbie Walker. “We were so proud of him. He was dedicated to his faith and his friends, he loved to learn, and was so excited about studying at the University of Alabama.”
According to his family, Walker was attending the University of Alabama to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather.
“He was proud to be a student here and to was eager to make his mark in the world,” said Andrew Walker, his father. “Our son was an exceptional young man. There are no words to describe our loss.”
Walker leaves behind his two parents, two twin brothers and a sister. His family is currently planning his funeral. They ask for privacy during this time as they grieve.