On January 28, Special Agent Doug Morris was killed in the line of duty, when the truck he was driving was hit by a train. He is survived by his wife, Amy, a 10-year-old daughter, and a 23-year-old son.

In 1970, following military service, Morris received a B.S. in wildlife management from Oregon State University. He joined the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 1977 after serving as director of wildlife activities for the Peninsula Chapter of the Humane Society in San Mateo, California.

Morris became a special agent in 1978 while serving with the Klamath River Special Task Force in California, and later transferred to Oklahoma City. In 1983, he joined the Houston law enforcement office where he remained until his death.

A dedicated conservationist, Morris received many awards during his Service career, including letters of commendation from the Secretary of Interior for his performance on the Klamath River, and from the director for Operation Eagle in 1983; a citation for accomplishments in Operation Trophy Kill in 1984; and an incentive award in 1988 for his enforcement work on waterfowl in the Katy/Hockley area west of Houston, Texas.

Houston Chronicle reporter Doug Pike wrote, "Doug Morris’ achievement was exemplary and should serve as an inspiration to whomever is charged with the tremendous task of filling his position." He will be missed.