Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, July 16, 1980
Add to My HeroesLauriston F. Hustus, Jr.
Correctional Officer Larry Hustus suffered a fatal heart attack while supervising an inmate work squad at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution.
Officer Hustus was a U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force Vietnam War veteran and served with the Florida Department of Corrections for three years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Hustus,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
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