Officer Billy Michael Kaylor, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

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Billy Michael Kaylor

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Monday, August 23, 1971

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Age: 28

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/23/1971

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Black Liberation Army

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Officer Billy Kaylor was shot and killed while responding to a silent burglar alarm at a closed liquor store.

Twenty Black Liberation Army members had left New York City in early August and rented a farmhouse in Fayetteville, Georgia, where they conducted a guerrilla warfare school for one month. To fund the operation they held up a liquor store, during which, they killed Officer Kaylor.

Officer Kaylor had served in the United States Air force and is buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Mineral bluff, Fannin County, Georgia.

The Black Liberation Army was a violent, radical group that attempted to fight for independence from the United States government in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The BLA was responsible for the murders of more than 10 police officers around the country. They were also responsible for violent attacks around the country that left many police officers wounded.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
April 11, 2013

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