Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1972
Add to My HeroesPhillip Lee Russ
Trooper Philip Russ and Trooper Thomas Noyle were killed when their Bell Jet Ranger helicopter crashed while they en route to Dorchester General Hospital to conduct a medevac to the Maryland Trauma Center.
The aircraft encountered heavy fog and crashed near Bennett Point Road, three miles south of Queenstown when the pilot attempted to land.
Trooper Russ had served with the Maryland State Police for almost four years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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View all 15 ReflectionsTFC Russ,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maryland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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