Cadet William Edward Bayless, III, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Cadet William Edward Bayless, III

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, February 5, 1988

Add to My Heroes

William Edward Bayless, III

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 was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 6 months. His academy class 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.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

training

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 14 Reflections

Cadet Bayless,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025