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Correctional Officer Gary Lee Rowe | United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government

Correctional Officer

Gary Lee Rowe

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Monday, February 7, 1983

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Location: California

Incident Date: 2/7/1983

Weapon: Blunt object

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Rowe succumbed to injuries received when he was attacked by several inmates who were attempting to escape from the Federal Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego, California. Office Rowe entered a cell where he discovered the inmates attempting to escape through the cell window. The inmates attacked him and struck him in the head with debris which they removed from around the window, knocking him unconscious. The men then shoved him under the cell bed, where he was located by other officers who began searching for him. Officer Rowe never regained consciousness.
He was survived by two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 7, 2012

 

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