Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Diplomatic Security Service, four Special Agents have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Agent Daniel Emmett O'Connor |
|
Terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103 | Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service |
| Special Agent Ronald Albert Lariviere |
|
Terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103 | Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service |
| Special Agent Edward J. Seitz |
|
rocket attack—Iraq | Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service |
| Special Agent Stephen Eric Sullivan |
|
car bomb—Iraq | Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service |
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