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Inspector George M. Bacon | United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government

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George M. Bacon

United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, February 4, 1955

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 59

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Military veteran

Cause: Fall

Location: Virginia

Incident Date: 2/4/1955

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Inspector George Bacon was killed when he tripped and fell aboard the USS Shadwell, which was docked in Hampton Roads. The vessel had just returned from a tour of the Caribbean and had requested Customs clearance.

Inspector Bacon fell approximately 20 feet into the interior dock-well, resulting in significant trauma to his head. He was pronounced dead on the ship.

Inspector Bacon was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI veteran and had served with the United States Customs Service for several years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, grandson and brother.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 57th 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 your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family 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 4, 2012

 

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