Prev
Incident
Special Agent Richard Daniels was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling with a confidential informant to investigate an illicit distillery outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Agent Daniels' motorcycle struck a guardrail as they crossed a bridge. He was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. Agent Daniels was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the ATF for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpcx4vde41eyz11zz15v- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Richard. Claim this record.
Also honored at salute.nw — U.S. Army. One record, 2 gates. Richard is one person.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Special Agent Daniels gave the United States Department of the Treasury 13 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Richard Phillip Daniels served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has lost 12 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Richard is one of 453 officers lost to accidents in DC, 31.9% of the 1,419 remembered there.
Richard is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Richard is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 1 officer at United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1976, with 2.
In 1974, 8 officers in DC were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 14.
In 1974, 98 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1974, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Richard was 54. Of the 6 lost to accidents at United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 39.8; the middle age was 35.5. Richard had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Richard was 54. Of the 425 lost to accidents in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Richard was 54. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 54. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 16.7% of these deaths at United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; January holds the most, 16.7%. Tuesdays: 16.7%.
September holds 8.6% of these deaths in DC; July holds the most, 10.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 12 deaths at United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 12 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
-
Craig Peter Carney Dec 1, 1972
-
Richard Phillip Daniels Sep 24, 1974
-
James Fulton Grayson, III
Jan 10, 1976
-
Dale M. Harbolt
Jun 7, 1976
-
Ariel Rios
Dec 2, 1982
-
Eddie Benitez
Jul 12, 1983
-
Johnny Alvin Masengale
May 6, 1992
-
Conway Charles LeBleu
Feb 28, 1993
-
Todd Wayne McKeehan
Feb 28, 1993
-
Robert John Williams
Feb 28, 1993
-
Steven David Willis
Feb 28, 1993
-
David Elliott Sullivan
Mar 31, 1994
Military Service
Richard Phillip Daniels served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Visit Richard Phillip Daniels’s page on salute.nw →
His full service record — units, decorations, where he served — is kept on salute.nw.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
Also Remembered
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are honored on badge.nw.
