Officer John Richard Zykas

John Richard Zykas

Officer John Zykas suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a departmental training course while assigned to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. He was transported to a local hospital where he underwent major surgery. He remained hospitalized until passing away six days later.

Officer Zykas was a U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years and had served with the Office of Field Operations and legacy Customs Service for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.