North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, February 5, 1988
Add to My HeroesWilliam Edward Bayless, III
Cadet Bayless suffered a fatal heart attack during required boxing training at Basic Patrol School in Raleigh. He was transported to Wake Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Cadet Bayless was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 6 months. His academy class was scheduled to graduate the following week. He was survived by his son and parents. His father was a retired member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsTerrible tragedy Cadet Bayless. Rest in peace. A man of honor and morals.
Rabbi Lewis S.Davis
August 6, 2018
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