United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, May 14, 1976
Add to My HeroesRalph N. Shaw
Special Agent Ralph Shaw and Special Agent James Lunn died in a plane crash during an operations flight in support of Mexico's opium eradication program.
The single-engine de Havilland Beaver crashed into a 12,000-foot mountain near Atoyac de Alvarez, Mexico, during a period of low visibility due to a thick haze. Mexican federal narcotics agent Noe Echaustegui was also killed in the crash.
Special Agent Shaw had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for eight years. He had previously served with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service for six years and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Overseas
- Incident Date Tuesday, May 4, 1976
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
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Texas
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