The bell tolled once for each FBI agent who died in the line of duty in the history of the organization. It was part of the annual Special Agent Memorial Service Tuesday morning.
“To keep the memories alive of those who served in the past and gave their lives in the line of duty, to make sure they’re not forgotten,” said Todd Krajeck, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Cleveland FBI.Special Agent Johnny Oliver died in 1979 while searching for a fugitive wanted for kidnapping, rape and robbery. He was shot and killed by the fugitive when he entered a house.
“A number of years later she discovered the melanoma she battled for over six years was caused by the toxic matter at the crash site,” said Philip Frigm, Jr., Acting Special Agent in Charge Cleveland FBI. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 618 law enforcement officers died in 2021, an increase of 49%. Ten of the officers are from Ohio.
The name of each officer killed in America in 2021 will be read aloud at the memorial starting at 6 a.m. Friday.
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