Guard John F. Gradon

Guard John F. Gradon | Florida State Road Department - State Convict Road Force, Florida
Florida State Road Department - State Convict Road Force, Florida
Guard John F. Gradon

Florida State Road Department - State Convict Road Force, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, February 1, 1953

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John F. Gradon

Guard John Gradon succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier during an escape attempt at the Loxahatchee Road Prison.

Guard Grant Dohner was also killed in the escape attempt. Both escapees were convicted of the murders.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Thursday, January 15, 1953
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Two convicted
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We will never forget.. continue to rest in peace Officer Gradon.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

February 1, 2013

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