United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, August 27, 1994
Add to My HeroesJay W. Seale
Special Agent Jay Seale was killed in an aircraft accident shortly after taking off from a runway in the jungles of Peru. Four other agents were also killed.
The agents were participating in Operation Snowcap, to provided support to Peruvian and Bolivian law enforcement personnel. They had taken off from a small runway in the Upper Huallaga River Valley, 15 miles west of Santa Lucia, to conduct a surveillance flight when the plane crashed. The wreckage was located the following day, but rescuers were not able to reach the site until the next day.
Agent Seale was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for three years. He is survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Overseas
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsJay Seale was a gentleman with an infectious smile and a true professional who served our country honorably. I had the honor to serve with Jay in Belize as an Army SSG supporting DEA counter drug missions. I was deeply saddened by his loss and will always remember him. He was a great person. Rest forever in peace Jay.
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