Taylor Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, October 5, 2000
Add to My HeroesJohn D. Dykowski
Lieutenant John Dykowski suffered a fatal heart attack while serving a search warrant on a fugitive wanted in Alabama.
Lieutenant Dykowski was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Taylor Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, a brother, two sisters, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI enjoyed working with you when we were on the same shift. Rest In Peace Lt. Dykowski. You will never be forgotten.
David Gomez Retired
Taylor Police Department
July 16, 2022
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