Alan H. Hansen.
Officer Alan Hansen was injured when a Santa Fe railroad propane tanker exploded in Kingman. The explosion and ensuing fire covered two acres of the Kingman business district at 2:09 pm. Officer Hansen was one of the first officers on the scene and suffered severe burns while trying to rescue other victims. He was taken to the Kingman Hospital and then to Maricopa County General Hospital, where he died from his injuries two weeks later. The explosion killed a total of 13 people, including several firefighters, and injured 112 more. Officer Hansen had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for 12 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hansen gave the Arizona Department of Public Safety 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Arizona. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hansen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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