Border Patrol Foundation

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Eric N. Cabral. Border Patrol Agent Eric Cabral suffered a fatal heart attack as the result of heat exposure when he and another agent were tracking a group of illegal aliens north of I-8 near Jacumba, California. He had been separated from his partner when a third agent found him. Agents initiated CPR and emergency medical services were rendered. Agent Cabral was flown to a hospital in San Diego, where he was pronounced dead. Agent Cabral had served with the Border Patrol for less than two years and graduated from the Border Patrol Academy as a member of Session 601. He was assigned to the Boulevard Station in the San Diego Sector. Agent Cabral was 31 years old at the time of his death and is survived by his parents and sisters. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Inspector Lon Parker. Patrol Inspector Lon Parker was killed in a battle with alien liquor smugglers 2 1/2 miles south of Wills Ranch, west of the Huachuca Mountains, in Arizona, on July 25, 1926. Late that afternoon he left camp alone to take up the trail of mounted liquor smugglers. Tracks of a man and a horse had been discovered with evidence that the man had ridden the horse where the terrain was smooth and walked over rough places, indicating that the horse was loaded with liquor or other contraband. Nothing was heard from Inspector Parker until the Wills family returned to their ranch at about 6 p.m. the same day, and found him on their woodpile dying from a gunshot wound. He had been shot with a rifle bullet in the back. He died within a few minutes without regaining consciousness. During the investigation, the body of a Mexican was found about 2 1/2 miles from the Wills' home. The Mexican was identified as Artilio Espinosa, a well-known smuggler. Espinosa's horse, with 20 gallons of mescal in cans strapped on his back, was found dead of a bullet wound. From the tracks in the area and the position of Espinosa and his horse, the investigating officers theorized that Espinosa was accompanied by another smuggler, that Inspector Parker rode up to Espinosa, covered him with a pistol and was shot by Espinosa's companion, who was purposely riding at some distance to protect Espinosa and the liquor, and that Inspector Parker, although mortally wounded, retained sufficient command of himself to kill Espinosa and his horse, using only one shot for each, and then rode 2 1/2 miles to Wills Ranch, where he collapsed. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar Jr. U.S. Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar Jr. passed away on July 25, 2020. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Aguilar will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger. Agent Aguilar served as a canine instructor and handler assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station, Del Rio Sector, Texas. He started his CBP career on April 16, 2001 and served in Eagle Pass and Eagle Pass South for his entire career. BPA Aguilar was from Lufkin, Texas, and was the eldest of 11 siblings. He was a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, and regularly coached Little League Baseball and football. He is survived by his wife, three children, his mother and father and siblings. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

July 23, 2023, marks our 15th anniversary for BPF. On this day, we honor and remember all 155 U.S. Border Patrol Agents and one Enforcement Analysis Specialist who paid the ultimate sacrifice and to remind the families that their fallen heroes will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. We celebrate the establishment of BPF, as well as our growth during our first years. Making an impact since 2009. HONORING THE MEMORY. SERVING THE FAMILIES. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Airplane Pilot William F. Buckelew. Airplane pilot William F. Buckelew was stationed at Laredo, Texas; however, at the time of his death, he was on official detail, assigned to the Special Mobile Task Force with headquarters at McAllen, Texas. This task force was engaged in a special program conducted by the Service to bring the illegal immigration situation under control. On July 23, 1954, Airplane Pilot Buckelew was assigned to serve as pilot during a flight wherein the aircraft worked in conjunction with ground units checking laborers on farms in the vicinity of Rio Grande City, Texas. Patrol Inspector Donald Kee was on the flight as an observer. The joint operation had resulted in ten aliens being taken into custody by the ground teams. The patrol aircraft had just made a low pass over a cotton field near the Rio Grande River and was banking to return to the field when it was seen to spin and plunge into the river. The plane burst into flames which hampered rescue operations by officers and bystanders in the area. Several persons were hospitalized suffering from burns sustained in the rescue efforts. The crash occurred about 4:00 p.m., approximately two miles downstream from the Rio Grande City Bridge. Pilot Buckelew was still alive when he was removed from the plane but died 45 minutes later at the hospital. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Donald Kee. On July 23, 1954, Airplane Pilot Buckelew was assigned to serve as pilot and Donald Kee as observer during a flight where the aircraft with ground units checking laborers on farms in the vicinity of Rio Grande City, Texas. The joint operation had resulted in ten aliens being taken into custody by the ground teams. The patrol aircraft made a low pass over a cotton field near the Rio Grande River and was banking to return to the field when it spun and plunged into the river. The plane burst into flames hampering rescue operations by officers and bystanders. Several were hospitalized suffering from burns sustained in the rescue effort. The crash occurred about 4:00 p.m., approximately two miles downstream from the Rio Grande City Bridge. Agents Buckelew and Kee were alive when removed from the plane but died later at the hospital. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Robert W. Rosas, Jr. On Thursday, July 23, 2009, Border Patrol Agent Robert W. Rosas of the Campo Station was murdered while performing his duties. Agent Rosas was responding to suspicious activity in an area notorious for alien and drug smuggling when he was shot and killed by unidentified assailants. The murder occurred in a remote border area near Campo, California. Agent Robert W. Rosas, Jr. began his career with the Border Patrol when he entered on duty May 22, 2006, as a member of the 621st Session of the Border Patrol Academy. He had been assigned to the Campo Station in the San Diego Sector since his graduation from the Academy. Agent Rosas was 30 years old at the time of his death, and he leaves behind a wife and two children. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Inspector Ivan E. Scotten. Patrol Inspector Ivan E. Scotten was shot and killed in the early morning of July 20, 1929, during a gun battle following the ambush of Scotten and three other Patrol Inspectors at the upper Los Pompos crossing on the Rio Grande River, near San Elizario, Texas, by 15 to 20 Mexican alien smugglers. The smugglers, who had come off second best in a brush with Patrol Inspectors earlier in the night, saw the lights of the returning patrol car, crossed the river to the American side, and hid themselves in the brush along an irrigation ditch which the road crossed. They opened fire on the patrol car from two sides at almost point blank range, killing Scotten before the other officers succeeded in driving them off. One of the smugglers fired a shot through Scotten’s head while Scotten lay wounded in the road. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving

Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent James R. Dominguez. On July 19, 2012, Border Patrol Agent James R. Dominguez succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a passing vehicle along Highway 90 near Cline, Texas. At the time of the accident, Agent Dominguez was on duty. Agent Dominguez, age 41, entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on May 7, 2000, as a member of the 434th session of the Border Patrol Academy. Upon graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the Uvalde Station in the Del Rio Sector. Agent Dominguez is survived by his wife and four children. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving