Paul B. FUGATE

FUGATE, Paul B. 9/2/1938 - 1/13/1980 On The afternoon of January 13, 1980, Paul Fugate a ranger at Chiricahua National Monument walked out of his office and vanished without a trace. Nothing from his apartment at the Park or his home in Tucson were missing. After an extended search; foul play has been suspected. No sign of Fugate has ever been detected since. Paul was the eldest of the six children of Braxton and Monette Fugate. His mother went to her grave never knowing where her eldest sons' body lies. Such tragedies as this could tear families apart but Paul's large extended family and his many friends continue to search for him and hope to find out what happened to him. Paul's wife, Dody continues to roam the mountains and hills of Cochise County looking for anything that might lead to a conclusion to this mystery. With a loss such as this there is no healing from the sorrow. If anyone has any idea what happened to Paul or where his body may be found please get in touch with Cliff Shipley (cshipley@cochise.az.gov) or Tal Parker (tparker@cochese.az.gov) or Dody Fugate (anasazidogs@aol.com) There is no rest for Paul's family and friends without some conclusion to this. Over the years Dody Fugate has watched the Chiricahua area become more and more dangerous to search. Another Monument employee has been assaulted in the same area where we think Paul was killed. If anyone can be of help please help us end this continuing nightmare. There is a small plaque in Paul's' name at the Monument. This is all we have to keep a truly fine man from being forgotten. PLEASE