Roll of Honor
George Frederick Nadeau Sr.
Incident
Policeman George Nadeau was killed when his police motorcycle was run off the road by another car driving at a high rate of speed. No charges were ever filed against the other driver. Policeman Nadeau had served with the Panama Canal Zone Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and his father. His son retired from the United States Department of Justice- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and his father.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Nadeau gave the Panama Canal Zone Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Canal Zone community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Nadeau.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman George Frederick Nadeau Sr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Panama Canal Zone Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Frederick Nadeau Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How George Frederick Nadeau Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Frederick Nadeau Sr. is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Frederick Nadeau Sr. was killed by automobile.
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