Trooper Robert Edward Porter, Virginia State Police, Virginia

Trooper Robert Edward Porter

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, June 20, 1950

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Robert Edward Porter

Trooper Robert Porter and Trooper Joseph Thomas were killed in an airplane accident in Allmondsville, Gloucester County, Virginia, after delivering a message to the family of a drowning victim that the woman's body had been found.

The troopers had dropped a tablet containing the note in the family's yard and were attempting to ascend when the Aeronca Champion single-engine plane stalled and crashed into a yard along the York River.

Trooper Porter was acting as an observer.

Trooper Porter was a United States Army veteran and served with the Virginia State Police for 10 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Trooper Porter,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 20, 2025