New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Division of Lands and Forests, New York
End of Watch Friday, October 9, 1970
Add to My HeroesRaymond L. Murray
Ranger Murray was killed in an airplane accident while taking off from the airport in Hammondsport, New York. He was conducting an aerial patrol to detect forest fires and violators of state fire laws.
Ranger Murray's flight was an inaugural flight launching a new forest fire detection system from the air by the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation. The crash was believed to be caused by a strong downdraft.
Ranger Murray had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Forest Ranger Murray.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer William Buechner
Auburn Police Division, AL
EOW: May 19, 2019
Constable Willie Houston "Hoot" West
Lowndes County Constable's Office, MS
EOW: May 9, 2019
Sergeant Kelvin Ansari
Savannah Police Department, GA
EOW: May 11, 2019
Police Officer Anthony Neri
Sanibel Police Department, FL
EOW: May 6, 2019
Trooper Matthew Elias Gatti
Tennessee Highway Patrol, TN
EOW: May 6, 2019
Police Officer Robert McKeithen
Biloxi Police Department, MS
EOW: May 5, 2019
K9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
Mooresville Police Department, NC
EOW: May 4, 2019
Special Agent in Charge Liquat A. "Leo" Khan
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, US
EOW: April 30, 2019
Police Officer Kyle Olinger
Montgomery County Police Department, MD
EOW: April 18, 2019