United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Add to My HeroesClinton B. Thrasher
Air Interdiction Agent Clinton Thrasher was killed in an aircraft accident while assisting Border Patrol agents to search for a suspected smuggler who had fled on foot during a vehicle stop.
Agent Thrasher was in radio contact with ground units while attempting to maintain visual contact on the suspect when the Cessna 182 he was piloting crashed onto a ranch in northern Hidalgo County, Texas.
Nearby units observed a smoke plume and immediately responded to the scene of the crash. A large manhunt was undertaken to locate the smuggler who was the subject of the initial search.
Agent Thrasher had served in law enforcement for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 238 ReflectionsClint,
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, 17 years after your End-of-Watch. With the airline I work for, I routinely fly over the EOW location on the approach into McAllen, TX. I honor your service to our country and your dedication to your family. I proudly wear the honor band I had made for your.
Gary Baer, Air Interdiction Agent (ret)
US CBP Office of Air & Marine
May 27, 2024
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