United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, September 24, 1974
Add to My HeroesRichard Phillip Daniels
Special Agent Richard Daniels was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling with a confidential informant to investigate an illicit distillery outside of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Agent Daniels' motorcycle struck a guardrail as they crossed a bridge. He was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Agent Daniels was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the ATF for 13 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Location Arkansas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsAgent Daniels,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces-especially during World War II when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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United States Border Patrol(Retired)
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