Special Agent Michael Walter Thyssen, United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government

Special Agent Michael Walter Thyssen

United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 2007

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Michael Walter Thyssen

Special Agent Michael Thyssen was killed in a motorcycle accident while conducting an investigation.

Agent Thyssen was assigned to the United State Embassy in Rome, Italy. While conducting an investigation, he was traveling via motorcycle to Viterbo, Italy, when his motorcycle was struck by an oncoming car. Agent Thyssen was thrown from his motorcycle and died from his injuries.

He had served with the United States Air Force - Office of Special Investigations for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Location Overseas

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My best friend and Mentor in the entirety of my USAF career. The most patient, brilliant, conscientious, reflective and persistent human being I've ever met in my life.
If I could ever aspire to be like anyone I've ever known besides myself, it would be Mike far-and-away.
His was one of the greatest losses I've ever experienced, if only because of the sheer substance of his existence.
Even now it's remarkable to me that I had such an incredible friendship within 3 all-too-brief years.
Love Always to Nan, Matteo & Sonja.
Godspeed, Brother

Jaime Struckmeyer III, USAF (Ret)

November 20, 2025