Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection, Alaska
End of Watch Monday, June 25, 2001
Add to My HeroesJames A. Moen
Trooper James Moen was killed in an aircraft accident while on law enforcement patrol near Lake Iliamna, Alaska.
Trooper Moen was piloting the single-engine Piper Cub float plane when it crashed for unknown reasons. Another trooper located the wreckage later that evening and hiked to the scene after landing about a half mile away. Trooper Moen's body was recovered the following day.
Trooper Moen had served with the Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection for over 18 years, and had over 4,000 hours of flight time as both a military and civilian pilot. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 52
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 45 ReflectionsJim and I served in the army together, he was the very best commander we had, we became friends and I too found fulfillment in a law enforcement career after military service. Jim and Ann are always close to my heart even after 39 years have passed, I smile at the memory’s of shared service in Germany with Jim and Ann.
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