United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
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Add to My HeroesRichard G. McCoy
Officer Richard McCoy died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty at the Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades Port of Entry in Florida.
Officer McCoy was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field of Operations and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service for 23 years. He was assigned to the Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades Port of Entry. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 23 years
- Badge FL-I-1554
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location Florida
- Incident Date Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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