Bill Walsh’s Legacy
Honoring His Legacy, Advancing His Cause
On January 28, 2025, Retired Dallas Police Department Lieutenant and Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) founder, Bill Walsh, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill Walsh was a tireless advocate for child protection and family violence prevention, whose visionary leadership not only transformed the local approach to child protection but also created a safer world for children everywhere.
DCAC was woven into the very fabric of Bill’s family life, including his wife of 52 years, Carole, and their children, Bill and Dianna. Though proud of what the Center accomplished, Bill’s humility remained steadfast: he was quick to credit DCAC’s “guardian angel,” Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler, along with the countless community members, donors, partners, staff, and supporters who helped build and sustain the center—demonstrating a shared, unwavering commitment to protecting the children of Dallas County.