Celeste Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Add to My HeroesJohn Mathew Maki
Sergeant John Maki was killed in an automobile crash while en route to assist in an ongoing investigation.
He was called in the work from a day off at the request of the police chief to assist in the investigation. Sergeant Maki was driving on FM 544 when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle. He was flown to Parkland Hospital in Dallas where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Maki was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Celeste Police Department for 2 years. He is survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 301
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 65 ReflectionsSgt. Maki,
On today, the 20th 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 in South Korea during the Cold War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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