Two CDCR memorial ceremonies honored fallen Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, marking one year since his passing.
At California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, his former coworkers dedicated a bench in his memory. Byrd was killed on duty at the Oakland parole office July 17, 2025. Before becoming an agent, he was a correctional officer and honor guard volunteer at CMF.
CMF honors Agent Byrd
“While we can’t erase the pain of loss, we can ensure the life and service of Josh are never forgotten. Today is more than dedicating a memorial bench. It is about preserving a legacy, recognizing a life that mattered, a career that made a difference and a family whose sacrifice is forever woven into the history of this institution.”
CMF Warden S. Williams
Byrd remembered at academy
The Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center held a memorial enrollment ceremony in honor of Parole Agent Joshua Byrd.
Byrd, killed in the line of duty, was added to the fallen staff memorial in front of the training center in Galt.
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