Inspector Lloyd Parks Criss, United States Department of the Treasury

Inspector Lloyd Parks Criss

United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, January 13, 1924

Lloyd Parks Criss

Inspector Lloyd P. Criss was walking on the gang plank of a steamer docked in the Houston Ship Channel in Houston, Harris County, Texas, when he slipped and fell.

He struck his head on a piece of timber attached to the pier. Several crew members dove into the water and brought him ashore within minutes, but they were unable to revive him.

Inspector Criss had served with the United States Customs Service for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter. He was buried in Galveston, Texas.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Fall
Location Texas

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 13, 2010