Jay Henigan

Jay Todd Henigan (February 15, 1950 – September 25, 2011) was an American plumber from Sycamore, Illinois, who worked as a contractor for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He was known for his career in plumbing and later for his work in conflict zones as a contractor.

Early life and career Henigan, the son of Thomas and Marian, was born in 1950 in Sycamore, Illinois, where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1968. He had plans to attend Kishwaukee College. After completing his formal education, Henigan joined his family's plumbing business, Henigan Plumbing, and worked as a plumber. Henigan did not choose to take over the family business, opting instead to pursue his own career path. In the summer of 2011, Henigan lived with his father, helping with various household tasks, including maintaining the house.

Death During the second assignment, Henigan was fatally shot during a shooting at a CIA facility in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack occurred when an Afghan security worker opened fire on Henigan and another American, who was injured. He is remembered with a star on the CIA Memorial Wall.