Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I knew Doug through an undercover officer with the sheriff’s department. I had just signed on with Doug when tragedy struck.
I can only say he was in high regard with the Sheriffs department.
In fact our mutual friend quit service following his demise.
His tragedy ended service of one of the best officers, that could have been.
My service ended as well.
You are missed.

2669
Friend

August 11, 2024

My name is Mike Golson. Doug and I worked together out of the Birmingham Field Division of ATF and the Birmingham Resident Agent in Charge field office of the DEA. Doug and I use to partner up on cases that involved armed narcotics traffickers. In 1992 crack was the drug of choice in many instances. Dough would take the narcotics stairs and I would take the 18 USC 924 (c) cases where a person was found to be in possession of a firearm while drug trafficking. Doug was a cool guy to work with and he was a go-getter. He had aspirations of joining the Snow Cap operations in Columbia. He was my friend and I had his back on many search warrant operations and he had mine. I was one of many agents, police, and State Troopers who searched for his killer on the same night of the incident. Doug was the first agent that was killed in action that I had worked with closely. Doug’s death impacted me greatly and I still hold him in a respectful high regard as a law enforcement professional. His death still comes to mind 33 years later. He was a great DEA agent and a good man period.

Retired Acting SAC and ASAC ATF Dallas
ATF Birmingham Field Office

May 22, 2024

My 91 year old father in law, SSA DEA Agent (ret) was talking about you today. You are never forgotten.

Kelly

November 30, 2023

Agent Althouse,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 28, 2022

Rest in peace Special Agent Althouse.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2019

Doug was a great guy,dougs sister is my gfriend .Doug also have great parents,who speak of him like he is still here,NEVER WILL HE B FORGOTTEN
The first sat of Nov of every yr we have a foundation dinner in his name to raise money for scholarships at his high school.

William Mcintyre
Family

February 17, 2018

He is still alive...
to answer the above:
On August 16, 2010, Clemons filed a habeas petition in Federal District Court.

On March 28, 2016, Clemons' habeas petition was DENIED in Federal District Court.

On May 27, 2016, Clemons filed an appeal before the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Gwen Stewart
Retired

May 30, 2017

Was the convicted murder of Agent Althouse executed ? Thank you for your service Agent Althouse and may you RIP.

Det Lt Tom Brawley, Ret.
Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Flagstaff, Arizona

May 29, 2017

A Hero in Heaven, always remembered and never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

May 28, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 28, 2015

Special Agent Althouse will be remembered, along with many other victims of crime, at the annual Candlelight Vigil of the Central Alabama Chapter of VOCAL (Victims of Crime and Leniency). This event is held annually to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week and to honor and remember victims of crime. We appreciate his service and sacrifice. We met his sweet parents during an appeal hearing in Shelby County, Alabama.

Mitzie Wheat
Central Alabama Chapter VOCAL

March 31, 2014

Doug, today I met your mother while shopping in Lancaster, PA. During our conversation she happened to mention you and the circumstances surrounding your tragic death. It was touching and emotional listening to her. But I want you to know she still has a big smile when she speaks of you. It is obvious she was, and still is, so very proud of you. She is a sweet lady who misses you very much. My God bless her and the rest or those you left behind. And thank you for your service. Pest in peace my friend.

Kevin Morris
Special Agent, retired
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

July 24, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 28, 2012

IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS BUT I STILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN. I AM GLAD I HAD THE OPPERTUNITY TO NOT ONLY WORK WITH YOU BUT ALSO TO GET TO KNOW YOU. IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AFTER I TALKED TO YOU THAT NIGHT YOUR LIFE WOULD BE TAKEN, I WOULD DEFINATELY TOLD YOU HOW MUCH I NOT ONLY LEARNED FROM YOU BUT RESPECTED YOU.REST IN PEACE YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

KELLY
ALABAMA

January 28, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little tra

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 19, 2008

It's been many years, Doug. I fondly remember days watching you guys race for the phone: "It's the Mother-Load!" You and F and R were tremendous influences on me, in the most positive of ways. You will never be forgotten.

Former Co-Worker

October 18, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

April 2, 2006

Special Agent Althouse,

We will never forget...Rest in Peace Brother.....

Officer
NC

August 12, 2004

Doug,

I remember the night you were killed. It seemed every cop in Alabama was looking for your killer and we all wanted two things: him dead and you alive. Well, the coward who murdered you got away that night, but was later caught, convicted and sentenced to death. He's still alive, sitting on death row in Atmore. I know it won't bring you back, but him getting the lethal injection he deserves may help ease the pain of you being gone.

You were a great agent, and you have been missed!

Anonymous

March 26, 2004

Rest in peace. Not forgotten

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

Rest in peace my brother you are not forgotten.



Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn "Truman" Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK