Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Monday, May 31, 1999
Add to My HeroesFrancisco F. Garza
Officer Francisco Garza was killed in an automobile accident while en route to in-service training in Beeville, Texas. His vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the center divider.
Officer Garza was a U.S. Army veteran. He had been with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 6 years and had previously served with the Californian Department of Corrections for 7 years. He was assigned at the Dominguez State Jail at the time of his death. Officer Garza was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsMy uncle Frank was a wonderful husband, father and uncle. He loved his family so much! His laugh, his smile, his patience and his giving heart will forever be remembered. One of my last sweet memories was the day his daughter, my cousin Selena made her First Communion. He was just beaming and his smile was bigger than ever. You will forever be in our hearts Uncle Frank.
Laura Saldivar Paredez
Niece
May 31, 2021
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