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Never Forgotten

We honor the Bureau of Prisons staff who lost their lives in the line of duty

Never Forgotten

(BOP) - Laundry Foreman R.G. Warnke made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his country on June 20, 1929. On that same day in 2008, Correctional Officer Jose Rivera also made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his country. The 26 Fallen Heroes of the Bureau of Prisons will never be forgotten. You can read more about Laundry Foreman Warnke and Officer Rivera, and the other 24 Bureau Heroes, under Fallen Heroes in the Historical Information section on bop.gov.