John Lawrence Bailey served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Special Agent Bailey was shot and killed in Las Vegas during a bank robbery attempt. Agent Bailey was in a bank when it was robbed. He identified himself as an agent and ordered the man to stop. As the man turned, Agent Bailey fired a round but missed the suspect. However, he was able to take the suspect into custody and place him on a chair. As Special Agent Bailey's attention was diverted, the suspect lunged at him and knocked his gun out of his hand. The suspect recovered his own weapon and shot Agent Bailey three times. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. Agent Bailey was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran awarded two bronze stars who served with the FBI for 21 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Special Agent Bailey gave the United States Department of Justice 21 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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