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He aspired to join the FBI, and in 1973 was hired as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he left an indelible mark on the organization throughout his 27-year career. Throughout his time there, he was awarded multiple commendations and awards. He received the FBI's Master Police Instructor award for outstanding police instructor within the FBI. Roger was nominated twice for the FBI's Medal of Bravery for actions taken during the arrest of a Terrorist Cuban Intelligence agent in Puerto Rico and for operations in East Africa immediately after the bombings in 1998.
His career in the FBI began in Kansas City, then Florida as a Special Weapons & Tactical Operator. In 1983 he tried out for and was assigned to the Elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), as a breacher, stationed in Quantico VA, where he remained until 1987, when he was assigned to the Phoenix Bureau, leading the FBI SWAT Team, Fugitive Task Force, and Chief Firearms Instructor. His training and leadership skills learned during his 5 years at HRT transformed the Phoenix FBI SWAT Team, and lead to an often asked "WWRD"? After retiring December 31, 1999, Roger continued to serve within the umbrella of the DOD, traveling monthly to Virginia and North Carolina, including trips to Macedonia, Pakistan, Thailand & Beruit. He retired, once again, after 10 years.
Roger is survived by his wife Esther, daughter Jennifer, son Jeffrey, stepchildren Gwen and Luke, grandchildren Dakota, Angelo, Gavin, Colton, Grace, Caleb, Bella, Claire and Hank, brother Robert and his wife Celeste, nephew Tyler and his 5 children, and the thousands of brothers and sisters he served with. He will be reunited in heaven with his Parents, Roxanne and Grady Browning, his infant brother Gerald, and his beloved first wife Annie A. Browning. Celebration of life April 27 in Phoenix, time TBD (Please contact the family for location and time of services)
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Steve Gross
April 13, 2024
My Condolences to the Browning Family. As a First Office Agent in Phoenix, Roger took me under his wing, taking me on arrests of violent criminals, and later welcoming me to the SWAT team, where we had some great missions-Danny Ray Hornung fugitive hunt in the Grand Canyon, the Scottsdale bank hostage situation, the LA Riots, bus hijacking, extortion in the desert, and the many drug raids and fugitive arrests. Roger was the guy you wanted next to you on every room entry/every mission. He was a great leader who always looked out for his people, and exemplified the quiet professional. But he also had many a great story to tell. To a baby agent he made the Bureau an exciting career. Roger was the reason I tried out for, and made it through HRT selection, as he fully prepared me for all the rigors of the process. He was a great friend and mentor. You will be missed "Ole Boy!"
Servare Vitas,
Steve Gross
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Jim McGee
April 9, 2024
My condolences to Roger´s family. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a mentor and helped influence my decision to join the HRT. May he rest in peace.
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Jim McGee
Temple Biff
April 8, 2024
So sorry to learn of Roger´s passing. I have so many memories of our time in Kansas City, HRT and while he was Team Leader in Phoenix and I was Team Leader in Dallas. He was special! My best to his entire family. Biff Temple.
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