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Special Agent Richard Heath, Jr. | United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, U.S. Government

Special Agent

Richard Heath, Jr.

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Sunday, April 1, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Overseas

Incident Date: 2/22/1973

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Special Agent Richard Heath died on April 1, 1973 in Quito, Ecuador, from complications of a gunshot wound he received during an undercover operation in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, on February 22, 1973.

Special Agent Heath had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter and brother.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 1, 2010

 

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