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A [[Shreveport]] native, Walker graduated in 1951 from the since disbanded Fair Park High School. In 1952, he enrolled at [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/impact_study/testimonials.shtml|title=Louisiana Tech University Testimonials|publisher=latech.edu|accessdate=February 28, 2015; material no longer accessible on-line}}</ref> from which he graduated in 1956 as the "Outstanding Business School Graduate." Through [[Reserve Officer Training Corps]] at Louisiana Tech, Walker was commissioned an officer in the [[United States Air Force]]. He served for thirty years in the military, including two tours of duty during the [[Vietnam War]] at the Bien Hoa and Nha Trang air bases. Walker retired in 1986 with the rank of [[colonel]]. He first considered himself a Bossier City resident as early as 1968, After mandatory military moves, including a stint in [[California]], he returned permanently to Bossier City in 1980. While in the military, he received a [[Master of Business Administration]] degree in 1970 from [[Auburn University]] in Auburn, [[Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lowalker.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162&Itemid=293|title=Mayor Lorenz "Lo" Walker|publisher=Lowalker.com|accessdate=May 11, 2009}}</ref>​

A [[Shreveport]] native, Walker graduated in 1951 from the since disbanded Fair Park High School. In 1952, he enrolled at [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/impact_study/testimonials.shtml|title=Louisiana Tech University Testimonials|publisher=latech.edu|accessdate=February 28, 2015; material no longer accessible on-line}}</ref> from which he graduated in 1956 as the "Outstanding Business School Graduate." Through [[Reserve Officer Training Corps]] at Louisiana Tech, Walker was commissioned an officer in the [[United States Air Force]]. He served for thirty years in the military, including two tours of duty during the [[Vietnam War]] at the Bien Hoa and Nha Trang air bases. Walker retired in 1986 with the rank of [[colonel]]. He first considered himself a Bossier City resident as early as 1968, After mandatory military moves, including a stint in [[California]], he returned permanently to Bossier City in 1980. While in the military, he received a [[Master of Business Administration]] degree in 1970 from [[Auburn University]] in Auburn, [[Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lowalker.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162&Itemid=293|title=Mayor Lorenz "Lo" Walker|publisher=Lowalker.com|accessdate=May 11, 2009}}</ref>​

Walker was previously stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. In his military career, he earned two [[Distinguished Flying Cross]]es, thirteen Air Medals, a [[Bronze Star]], and the Meritorious Service Medal. He left the military to become Bossier City’s chief administrative officer under Mayor [[George Dement]], his [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] predecessor. Walker told ''The Shreveporr Times'' that he approaches his job "as I've worked all my life. I learned at an early age to hold a certain [[work ethic]] and accountability, and I'm very fortunate in that regard to be able to look forward to each and every day."<ref name=walker/>​

Walker was previously stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. In his military career, he earned two [[Distinguished Flying Cross]]es, thirteen Air Medals, a [[Bronze Star]], and the Meritorious Service Medal. He left the military to become Bossier City’s chief administrative officer under Mayor George Ellyott Dement (1922-2014), his [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] predecessor. Walker told ''The Shreveporr Times'' that he approaches his job "as I've worked all my life. I learned at an early age to hold a certain [[work ethic]] and accountability, and I'm very fortunate in that regard to be able to look forward to each and every day."<ref name=walker/>​

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==Political life==

==Political life==