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Sergeant John Alfred Aguilar | Santa Ana Police Department, California Santa Ana Police Department, California

Sergeant

John Alfred Aguilar

Santa Ana Police Department, California

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 30, 1998

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 43

Tour: 21 years

Badge # 1811

Cause: Duty related illness

Incident Date: 1/28/1998

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Aguilar died after contracting leukemia as a result of extended contact with benzene, a chemical known to be a carcinogen. This occurred while he was a member of the agency's narcotics unit. During that time, Sergeant Aguilar had conducted over 25 raids on drug labs containing the chemical. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment on January 28, 1998, and passed away on June 30, 1998.

Sergeant Aguilar had served with the Santa Ana Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, and one grandson.

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Sgt. John (Compa) Aguilar is and was my best friend. On June 30, 1998, we lost John due to a “job related illness” because of working in the field of narcotics (Meth labs). He served his community to its fullest and he loved his family dearly.

Several years ago, I was honored to attend his induction into the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. Due to the tireless effort of several respected Law Enforcement Officers (friends), on May 6, 2012, Sgt. John Alfred Aguilar will be inducted into the California Peace Officer’s Memorial in Sacramento, California.

I just wanted to let those know that John was respected and loved by many. He was taken too soon but the Lord Our Savior needed his services elsewhere. John, it will be an Honor to once again be with your family and friends, to pay tribute and to represent your name in your honor.

I wanted all to know that YOU impacted those around you. Because of your leadership and dedication to law enforcement and for those to strive for an education, your wife Teri, has carried your wishes to its fullest. Your daughters, son in-laws and your grandchildren have rallied around you. You would have been proud as to their success and your growing family. They have carried your name with respect and strive for the best through education and good living. Compa John, we all miss you, Q-VO!

Investigator Louie Martinez III
Orange County District Attorney, Best Friend
January 27, 2012

 

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