Celebrating
a Century
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge James
Yacone recently presented retired Special Agent Charles L. Tignor (born
September 13, 2012) with a letter from FBI Director Robert Mueller in
celebration of Tignor’s 100th birthday. Mueller praised Tignor’s service and
dedication to the Bureau during his 27-year career.
On March 13, 1942, with only two years
on the job, Special Agent Tignor sustained multiple gunshot wounds and his
partner was killed while they were pursuing two armed fugitives in Abingdon,
Virginia. “Such a violent and traumatic event would have led some individuals
to end their law enforcement careers,” Mueller wrote. “However, demonstrating
great strength of character and commitment to public service, you returned to
work and served our nation for another quarter century.”
Happy birthday, Mr. Tignor.
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