Greg and Travis McMichael:
Hear Their Side
About Greg by Leigh McMichael
Greg grew up in
Brunswick, a small coastal town in southeast Georgia. Greg
graduated from Brunswick High School in 1973; shortly after
graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Roda,
Spain, as a jet mechanic. During his tour in Spain, Greg saved a man
from drowning. He paddled out past the waves and brought the man
back to shore where he started CPR. The African-American man
survived due to Greg’s quick reactions, and Greg received
a commendation for his selfless act. He returned home after an
honorable discharge in 1977 and worked several different jobs
between 1977 and 1982.
In the summer of
1982, Greg decided to join the Glynn County Police Department
(GCPD). He attended the police academy in 1982 and soon started his
career in law enforcement. Greg and I met that same summer. He was
working as a security guard at night at a local discount store, and
my time was split between college and working as a cashier. We were
married in less than one year after meeting. Greg loved being a
street cop. He enjoyed helping people the most. On Halloween, if he
was working, he loved taking candy with him in the police car to
hand out to children, when time allowed. Greg believed by handing
out candy to children it would give children a good experience with
police. Greg was transferred to the Detective Division within a few
years.
Travis was born in 1986. I quit working and returned to nursing school. Greg was on day shift and would take care of Travis at night while I was studying for nursing school. Greg is a very dedicated father and husband.
Greg went to work for the Glynn County District
Attorney’s office as Chief Investigator in 1996 and retired in 2019,
just one year before the tragic event. During Greg’s career in law
enforcement, he never had any complaints from citizens. He treated
all people with respect and dignity. An officer Greg trained told me
that the first thing that Greg taught him was to respect all and
treat people as you would want to be treated, including the angry
criminals. Greg never had to use excessive force when arresting
someone. He would always say that when a rookie joins the police
force and goes to his locker, he has his uniform, badge, and
equipment, but one thing that is not issued is integrity and that is
what makes a good cop.
In the following weeks, I’ll be updating this website with facts and other information, including photos, videos and other evidence that has been marginalized at best and suppressed at worse by global media outlets, government prosecutors and groups and organizations with agendas that have nothing to do with this case.
Until then, I ask that you please consider donating to the Greg and Travis McMichael Defense Fund found at
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