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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) - Captain Andrew H. Leonard made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his country on November 14, 1922. The 26 Fallen Heroes of the Bureau of Prisons will never be forgotten. You can read more about Captain Leonard, and the other 25 Bureau Heroes, under Fallen Heroes in the Historical Information section on bop.gov.