Tomas Vega-Vazquez

Died July 13, 1975

2 wars 1 assignment

Tomas Vega-Vazquez served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Tomas served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Policeman Vega-Vazquez was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to make an arrest.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1969 – 1971

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Puerto Rico Police Department

Policeman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 13-W · Line 15 cut as TOMAS VEGA-VAZQUEZ

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Policeman Vega-Vazquez served with the Puerto Rico Police Department.

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

Rest easy, Policeman Vega-Vazquez.

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

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