Once paralyzed congressman from Florida enters his farewell party

A Florida police officer retired after a bizarre accident left him paralyzed – literally step by step.

Over two years ago, Master Deputy Harold “Hal” Davis of the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) fell from a ladder while yard work at home and has been unable to walk since, OCSO officials said on X.

“Doctors told Master Deputy Hal Davis he may never walk again. Today he attended his retirement ceremony,” the post said.

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A video shows Davis entering his retirement party without help.

Davis served with the OCSO for 17 years, but has a total of 32 years in law enforcement.

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Davis has been in a wheelchair since his fall, but during his recovery he was “determined to walk again and finish his career at OCSO,” the post said.

Despite the accident, in which Davis suffered a severe spinal cord injury and was unable to breathe while his wife performed CPR, he has recovered well, Fox 10 Phoenix reported.

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The OCSO noted that Davis has served Orange County in a variety of capacities, including as a deputy court security officer and as part of the court security response team.

“[He] was honored for training judges and prosecutors on courtroom safety,” OCSO officials wrote on social media.

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According to Fox Television Stations, in March 2023, Davis defied all odds by walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding, a dream he thought had been shattered after his accident.

Davis and his wife Cynthia are keeping their friends updated on his recovery through a GoFundMe account.

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Davis' retirement ceremony took place on August 30 and was greeted with joyful applause from his family and fellow officers.

“Congratulations on your retirement, Hal! Your service has been invaluable and your resilience continues to be inspiring,” the OCSO post said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Orange County Sheriff's Office for comment.

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