Police Officer Gus Barnett Bailey, Swainsboro Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Gus Barnett Bailey

Swainsboro Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, April 17, 1925

Gus Barnett Bailey

Police Officer Gus Bailey and two Swainsboro firefighters were killed while fighting a fire at a local grocery store.

They were pouring water on the fire when a wall of the building collapsed, killing all three.

Officer Baily was survived by his three children.

Bio

Age 36
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Incident Details

Cause Fire

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one 87th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 17, 2012