Air Interdiction Agent Clinton B. Thrasher

Air Interdiction Agent Clinton B. Thrasher

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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Clinton B. Thrasher

Air Interdiction Agent Clinton Thrasher was killed in an aircraft accident while assisting Border Patrol agents to search for a suspected smuggler who had fled on foot during a vehicle stop.

Agent Thrasher was in radio contact with ground units while attempting to maintain visual contact on the suspect when the Cessna 182 he was piloting crashed onto a ranch in northern Hidalgo County, Texas.

Nearby units observed a smoke plume and immediately responded to the scene of the crash. A large manhunt was undertaken to locate the smuggler who was the subject of the initial search.

Agent Thrasher had served in law enforcement for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Location Texas

aerial search, human trafficking

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Clint,
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, 17 years after your End-of-Watch. With the airline I work for, I routinely fly over the EOW location on the approach into McAllen, TX. I honor your service to our country and your dedication to your family. I proudly wear the honor band I had made for your.

Gary Baer, Air Interdiction Agent (ret)
US CBP Office of Air & Marine

May 27, 2024