George Frederick Nadeau Jr., 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal.
George was born in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama, to the late George Frederick Nadeau Sr. and Grayce Gravatt Nadeau. While growing up in the Canal Zone, he achieved Order of the Arrow with the Boy Scouts and then devoted his professional life to law enforcement, retiring in 2016 from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after more than 32 years of service. Prior to his various federal careers, George served with the Canal Zone Police Department and the Chattanooga Police Department in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Most recently, he worked as a Simulator Instructor at the National Law Enforcement Museum. George had been a dedicated supporter of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund community since 1991, and serving as a National Police Week volunteer since 2022, before joining the Museum staff as a simulator instructor in 2023.
George was a 32nd Degree Freemason and held memberships with Harrison Lodge #114 in Harrison, Tennessee; Lookout Commandery #14 in Ootawah, Tennessee; West Point Masonic Lodge No. 238 A.F. & A.M. West Point, Virginia; and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Richmond, Virginia. He was also a former member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club VA III and the North/South Skirmish Association.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Brenda Nadeau of Front Royal, Virginia; his sister, Karen Price of College Station, Texas; his sister, Lana Gagnon of Jacksonville, Florida; and his brother, Randall Nadeau, also of Jacksonville, Florida.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund or the National Law Enforcement Museum https://nleomf.org/
Sorry to hear of your passing. I pray to God to grant the family comfort during this difficult time.
May God bless and keep you Brother. You get to lay down your Working Tools and go to the Celestial Lodge above! /G\
George, May your journey have Fair winds, Following seas, and our beloved Alaskan Polaris shine brightly to guide you. Follow the Aurora ribbon trails you find as they as they run ever true.
When you arrive, look for my four legged former mount / partner “Bullet”, scratch behind his ears, rainbow carrots are his favorites and let him know he is also missed. He will be good company for your next watch. I sadly may finally have the last word / Jab here, but it doesn’t count. Until it does, I will see you when I see you.
Sending deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers to each of you during this bereavement.
Deacon Jose A Brown
Retired-USSS
Brother George may you rest in peace and may our Lord always hold you in his arms and give comfort and blessings to your family.