United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, March 31, 2013
Add to My HeroesBrandon Elliot Kountz
Correctional Officer Brandon Kountz suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a body alarm at FCC Beaumont, in Beamont Texas.
He was rushing to assist other officers deal with the inmates when he suddenly collapsed.
Officer Kountz had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for only 11 months. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 173 ReflectionsOfficer Kountz,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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