United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 2020
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.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 23 years
- Badge FL-I-1554
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location Florida
- Incident Date Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 56 ReflectionsOfficer McCoy,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country- not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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