Special Investigator James Madison Patterson

Special Investigator James Madison Patterson

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, August 26, 1969

James Madison Patterson

Special Investigator James Patterson was killed in an airplane accident at Bates Municipal Airport in Mobile, Alabama.

The private plane that had been contracted by the Treasury Department, crashed as it attempted to land following a reconnaissance flight. The pilot and a technician were also killed in the crash.

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Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Location Alabama

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever

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

April 14, 2013