Cadet W. E. Bayless III
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, February 5, 1988
Cause: Heart attack

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Cadet Bayless suffered a fatal heart attack during required boxing training at Basic Patrol School in Raleigh. He was transported to Wake Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Cadet Bayless had served with the agency for 6 months and was scheduled to graduate the following week. He was survived by his son and parents. His father was a retired member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

 
Photograph: Cadet W. E. Bayless III

Patch image: North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Visit Cadet Bayless's memorial at www.ODMP.org