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Patrick Don Vegas

Died June 20, 1980

Patrick Don Vegas served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Patrick served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Sergeant Vegas was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car while he was responding to the scene of another accident. He had been with the agency for 11 years.

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Service Record
U.S. Army
1966 – 1969
Also Served
Bakersfield Police Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 18-E · Line 8 cut as PATRICK DON VEGAS
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Vegas gave the Bakersfield Police Department 11 years.

Thank you for your service to the Bakersfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Sergeant Vegas.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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