Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Monday, March 25, 1968
Add to My HeroesLoyd Dean Gustin
Game Warden Loyd Gustin drowned while on patrol on Lake Somerville in Burleson County.
His patrol boat's exhaust hose parted, filling the boat with water. He became trapped inside as it sunk.
Game Warden Gustin was a U.S. military veteran and had served with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsGame Warden Gustin,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 25, 2018
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