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George Christopher Brakefield

Died January 11, 1982

George Christopher Brakefield served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 6 months. George served during the years of World War II and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Chief Deputy George Brakefield was killed in an automobile crash on FM 2514. His patrol car left the roadway and overturned in a culvert. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. Chief Deputy Brakefield had served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office for 2 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1945 – 1947
Also Served
Collin County Sheriff's Office
Chief Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 35W · Line 2 cut as GEORGE C BRAKEFIELD
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Brakefield gave the Collin County Sheriff's Office 2 years.

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

Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Brakefield.

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

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