JOHN RICHARD ZYKAS

Officer Rank: CBP Officer
Memorial Panel: 22-E: 27
Department: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
End of Watch: September 8, 2010
Cause: PHYS
Age: 62
Years of Service: 15
Description: On September 2, 2010, CBP Officer Zykas suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a departmental training course that involved strenuous baton training at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California. Officer Zykas was transported to a local hospital where he underwent major surgery. Officer Zykas remained hospitalized until his death six days later.
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