Virginia Department of Corrections, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, January 21, 2018
Add to My HeroesJoel A. Legaspi
Correctional Officer Joel Legaspi suffered a fatal subarachnoid hemorrhage after working mandatory overtime hours at the Indian Creek Medical Center at 801 Sanderson Road in Chesapeake.
During a 14-hour shift, a dough cutter went missing in the kitchen. After an exhausting search, Officer Legaspi complained of a severe headache. When he returned to work the next day, other officers noticed he did not look well, and he was relieved early to go to the doctor. He received pain medication and went home, but his symptoms got worse. After calling in sick, Officer Legaspi passed out and was unable to be resuscitated.
Officer Legaspi was a United States Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Virginia Department of Corrections for over 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, three sisters, nephews, and nieces.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 11 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, January 19, 2018
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsOfficer Legaspi,
On today, the 7th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 21, 2025
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