Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, July 3, 1978
Rondal Ray Alexander
Trooper Alexander and Trooper Richard Oldaker were killed in an airplane accident. Trooper Oldaker was flying the plane and Trooper Alexander and a Ft. Sill soldier were observers. They were on a low-fly mission over the Salk Fork River near Hollis when the plane struck a utility pole wire and crashed. All three occupants were killed on impact.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 361
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Trooper Richard D. Oldaker
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EOW: July 3, 1978
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsTrooper Alexander,
On today, the 39th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Trooper who was on that plane with you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Oklahoma. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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