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5 0-19 (Re. 4 26-83) Webster Says Slain Agent Gave; ‘Last Full Measure of Devotion’ SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. {UP1)-—EBI Director William 3. ees atlending Second tu- eral of one of his agents in as Many days. sad Tuesday that Jerry Dove gave the “last ful! measure of devotion” in a gun batlle with bank robbery suspects. Dove, 30, one of two agents killed in a shool-out with two armored tar robbery suspects in Miami Jast Friday, “lived to see his chiidhood dream become a reality,” Webster said. “His courage and devotion to duty never wavered,” Websjer said of Dove. “We had a very tal! man. He gave al! of us his Jast full measure of devotion.” 400 Atiend Rites Webster was among 400 people attending memoria! and burial ser- vices for Dove, and he flew from Miami, where he atiended services for the other dead agent, Benjamin ~ T. Grogan, 53, on Monday. Five other agents were wounded in the shoot-out in which two suspects were killed. Dozens of law enforcement offi- cials were among the mourners Tuesday. Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr., State Police Supt. Fred Donohoe and Atty. Gen. Charlie Brown also attended the service. Special Agent Bob Ross, who was with Dove when he died, praised his partner of the lasi nine months. “We were as close as any two agents ever were,” Ross said. “At the end, Jerry was up froni, where he always wanted to be. He was a front-line guy all the way.’ . Ross said that Dove and Grogan did nol suffer when they died. ‘ “ht was very quick,” he said. Ross, a 15-year veteran of the FBI, called Dove a “throwback” to what law enforcement officers used Lo be. “He had enthusiasm, desire and dedication in plenty.” Ross said. “His sense of humor was unique, he loved people and he believed in what he was doing. He was a beautiful person.” Memorial services and graveside rites were conducted by the Rev, Joe Harpold, a close friend of Dove. “He was a fun person to be around,” Harpold said Jater. “He sought to live life to the fullest. He wasn't afraid Lo set goals and go for them. He wasn't afraid to live.” Esec aD Adm. Ener AD ine _ Exec AD LES. faa BD. ham Serey Com tne, _ ides, ines toe! hak hepe' Coun . OH Cong a Posie able Ree mage Tach Seren Tre-ming Talephane Re Diacgerm se Sec) wt The Washington Post ‘The Wastengton Times _y Daily News (New York) The Los Angeles Times The Christian Science Monito Netay Cea at Pen Date