Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 1990
Add to My HeroesJohnny Ray Maisano, Sr.
Game Warden Johnny Maisano died from the effects of contracting Lyme disease while on duty in January 1988.
After contracting the disease his health continued to deteriorate until he suffered a fatal heart attack on August 26th, 1990.
Game Warden Maisano had served with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, January 1, 1988
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