Special Agent in Charge William Thomas Parr

Special Agent in Charge William Thomas Parr

United States Environmental Protection Agency - Criminal Investigations Division, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, January 17, 2002

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William Thomas Parr

Special Agent in Charge William Parr died after contracting a rare illness while conducting a protective detail assignment of the EPA's administrator on an overseas trip to southeast Asia. SAC Parr became extremely sick after eating local food in Thailand and died in his sleep after arriving in Agra, India.

SAC Parr was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and had retired from the United States Secret Service after 21 years. Following his service with the Secret Service, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Criminal Investigations Division where he served for two years before transferring to the Social Security Administration - Office of Inspector General. He transferred back to the EPA three years later.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 54
Tour 26 years
Badge Not available
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Cause Duty related illness
Location Overseas

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For some unknown reason tonight, July 4,2025 you came into my mind. I remember the friendship we shared and the immense pride you had for the Corps and our country. As you marched ahead of the Brass Fireman I remember how proud you were when the band played the Marine Corps Hymn. . Your loyalty to country and community has remained in the hearts of everyone that knew you. God bless you.

David C Flint
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July 4, 2025