Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, October 11, 1988
Add to My HeroesJames F. Birmingham
Sergeant Jim Birmingham suffered a fatal heart attack while performing marine patrol duties in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port O'Connor.
His patrol boat was found beached approximately 1/4-mile east of the Air Force Channel entrance, and his body was located in the boat.
Sergeant Birmingham had served with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and parents.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 141
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 Reflections“Burmo”...one of the most fun-loving, humble and dedicated Game Wardens I had the privilege to have known and worked with.
Norman Garza
Proud former Game Warden & Deputy U.S. Marshal (Ret.)
November 22, 2020
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