Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Monday, August 17, 2020
Add to My HeroesHerbert James Garcia
Corrections Officer V Herbert Garcia died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates at the Terrell Unit.
Officer Garcia had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 29 years and was assigned to the Southern Regional Transportation Unit. He is survived by his three children.
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 57
- Tour 29 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
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View all 42 ReflectionsThank you CO Garcia for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
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