Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Frank Rodman and Trooper Larry Carr were killed in a commercial aircraft accident while transporting the body of a drowning victim to their district headquarters. The plane was approximately ten minutes from landing when it crashed into the ocean for unknown reasons. Only two bodies were ever recovered from the aircraft due to the location of the accident. Trooper Rodman had served with the Alaska State Troopers for two months and previously served with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and with the Kodiak Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two stepsons, mother, and sister.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Rodman gave the Alaska State Troopers 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Alaska. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Rodman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Frank Stuart Rodman is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AK, 14 of 50 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 28% of this state's fallen. That is 3 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Alaska State Troopers, 5 of 12 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 41.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Stuart Rodman's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Stuart Rodman Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Stuart Rodman is highlighted in Dec.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from Alaska State Troopers are honored on badge.nw.
