The U.S. Postal Inspection Service

In Memoriam

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Fallen Postal Inspector Preston B. Parnell's wife Kelly (center right) and eldest son Logan (right) at a memorial flag presentation ceremony.
Courtesy of High Noon Film

Here, in honored memory and in appreciation for their sacrifice, are inscribed the names of those law enforcement officers of the United States Postal Inspection Service who gave their lives in the line of duty enforcing the laws of the United States, protecting both postal employees and the integrity of the mail.


Preston B. Parnell
Postal Inspector
Birmingham, AL
July 26, 2012

Robert F. Jones Jr.
Postal Inspector
Washington, DC  
July 14, 2000

Terrance M. Asbury
Postal Inspector
Los Angeles, CA
February 3, 1990

Michael J. Healy
Postal Police Officer
Chicago, IL
June 21, 1981

John P. McAuliffe
Investigative Aide
Chicago, IL
March 14, 1960

Benedetto M. Spizzirri
Investigative Aide
Chicago, IL
March 14, 1960

Bruce O. Shaffer
Post Office Inspector
Poplar Bluff, MO
August 31, 1951

Ernest M. Harkins
Post Office Inspector
Oklahoma City, OK
January 12, 1949

Finton T. McMahon
Post Office Inspector
Washington, DC
August 1, 1939

Walter R. Ton
Post Office Inspector
Bozeman, MT
January 10, 1938

Levi C. Chance
Post Office Inspector
Savannah, GA
February 14, 1923

George W. Daniel
Post Office Inspector in Charge
Washington, DC
September 1, 1919

Elbert P. Lamberth
Post Office Inspector
Stantonville, TN
August 17, 1917

Charles Fitzgerald
Post Office Inspector
Clinton, MS
September 29, 1908

Charles M. Davis
Special Agent
Ft. Sedgwick, CO
June 5, 1867