United States Department of Commerce - Office of Security, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, April 3, 1996
Add to My HeroesDuane R. Christian
Special Agent Duane Christian was killed in an aircraft accident in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
He was accompanying the Secretary of Commerce on a trip to Bosnia and the surrounding region when the military aircraft they were flying in crashed while approaching the airport to land. Everybody onboard the plane was killed.
Special Agent Christian had served with the Department of Commerce for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Overseas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 53 ReflectionsDuane, You are never forgotten and we will always remember you and honor your sacrifice. You have been gone for 29 years now. I visited you and your son Marc's grave today, April 3rd. Rest easy my brother and know you are loved and missed.
John 15:13- Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Joe Burns
Retired S/A and Director of Security
April 3, 2025
