Officer Down

Officer John Zykas

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 2, 2010

Officer John Zykas suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a departmental training course while assigned to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. He was transported to a local hospital where he underwent major surgery. He remained hospitalized until passing away six days later.

Officer Zykas was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Office of Field Operations and legacy Customs Service for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch


Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.