United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, December 8, 1984
Add to My HeroesClifton Dewell Browning, Jr.
Special Agent Clifton Browning was killed in an airplane accident near Meeker, Colorado, while returning to Grand Junction from a surveillance mission in Laramie, Wyoming. The aircraft began to experience mechanical problems and crashed in a snowstorm.
Agent Browning was assigned to Glenwood Springs and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for 21 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, father, mother, sister, and brother.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Colorado
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsDear Scott:
I just wanted to let you know that your dad was our Agent Counselor for FBI New Agents Class #6 in November 1971. It's hard to believe that I've been retired over 23 years but I continue to recall your dad's sense of humor and impressive physical presence during those training weeks.
Your dad was the perfect example of what I believed an FBI agent should be and am so sorry your family had to suffer his loss. Not only was he an impressive FBI agent but a very personable and empathetic counselor with whom we easily related and were comfortable with. Whether he intended to do so or not I personally felt he was more of a father figure than a senior FBI agent. You should be proud.
Martial Robichaud, Retired FBI 1971-1999
FBI
January 19, 2023
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