New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico
End of Watch Monday, January 4, 1960
Austin A. Roberts
Officer Austin Roberts and Officer Ocie Gray were killed when a plane piloted by Officer Roberts crashed. The officers were dropping hay to starving antelope that were stuck in deep snow in San Miguel County.
Officer Roberts had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Officer Ocie C. Gray
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, NM
EOW: January 4, 1960
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Roberts,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the State of New Mexico. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Bordef Patrol
January 4, 2014
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