United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service - Office of Investigations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, March 4, 1998
Add to My HeroesGary Paul Friedli
Special Agent Gary P. Friedli died the day after being involved in a vehicle accident while en route to investigate possible drug smuggling in Douglas, Arizona.
His vehicle collided with a dirt-hauling truck on Geronimo Trail, east of Douglas.
Agent Friedli had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service - Office of Investigations for two years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Arizona
- Incident Date Tuesday, March 3, 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsAgent Friedli,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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