By Tony Choate, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office

Funeral Services for Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Special Agent Robert Patrick (Pat) Flickinger are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12th at the Watts Funeral Home in Madill.

Agent Flickinger, 37, was killed in an automobile accident while on duty in Marshall County Friday, March 7.

"We are all saddened to hear of the loss of Special Agent Flickinger," said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. "He has been a dedicated member of the Lighthorse Police Department for more than three years. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family members and all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy."

Agent Flickinger was hired as a uniformed police officer with the Chickasaw Nation's Lighthorse Police Department on September 27th 2004.  He was promoted to a Special Agent on October 15th 2007 and was assigned to work narcotics enforcement.

"The Chickasaw Nation and State of Oklahoma have lost a hero," said Lighthorse Police Chief Jason O'Neal. "Agent Flickinger considered it an honor to serve his community and was well respected within the law enforcement community. He will be missed dearly and our prayers go out to his family."

Chief O'Neal added that Agent Flickinger had accomplished his goal of being a positive role model to his daughter and community.

Agent Flickinger had a total of 16 years of law enforcement experience, was a veteran of the US Navy and graduate of the FBI National Academy. Agent Flickinger was a member of both the Lighthorse Police Scuba-Dive Team and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.

Agent Flickinger was born August 11th 1970.  The Officer Down Memorial Page