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Federal Agent Robert Francis Purcell | United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, U.S. Government United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, U.S. Government

Federal Agent

Robert Francis Purcell

United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, February 11, 1950

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Aircraft accident

Location: New Mexico

Incident Date: 2/11/1950

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Federal Agent Robert Purcell and Federal Agent Warren Fleshman were killed in an airplane accident while preparing to land in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The two agents were returning from the east coast carrying national security assets and were making their final approach when the plane crashed. The pilot was also killed in the accident.

All of the national security assets were accounted for during the recovery operation.

Agent Purcell was a WWII veteran and was survived by his wife, 2-year-old daughter, mother and brother.

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Federal Agent Warren G. Fleshman
United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, February 11, 1950
Cause: Aircraft accident

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 62nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 11, 2012

 

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