Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I worked with Alex. I liked him and respected him. Alex, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. You gave everything. Rest in peace Alex.

BPA NS (formerly N403)
Formerly USBP, Nogales AZ

August 31, 2022

Officer Kirpnip
Thanks for your service to the Border Patrol. Your sacrifice on behalf of your adopted country is appreciated by all of us. You honor our profession and this great nation.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno) and NVDPS

June 3, 2020

Seems like only yesterday we were at the academy... and then two years ago many of us flew in to re-dedicate your memorial. You are never far in my thoughts and I often wonder where you'd be and what you'd be doing now. Peace to your family and those who knew you...

Former D120 @ Douglas Station
Former SPA/Former SDDO

June 3, 2020

Alex,

I reflect often on that night and that time in my life. I was pretty new at the time (14 months in – N390). We never worked the same shift, but we had met, and I knew who you were. I was on day shift and I still remember being at my locker before shift when a Supervisor told me what happened. The first thing I did was call my wife. We had only been married a month.

Even as the years passed, I have never forgotten you or the sacrifice you made for your adopted country. I have stood at your memorial in Potrero Canyon and touched your name at the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in DC.

This year I was going to be riding in your honor at the Police Unity Tour before it was cancelled by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Next year I will ride the 250+ miles with your name on a bracelet on my wrist and will finish the 3-day ride at the memorial in DC where I will touch your name yet again. Rest in Peace Brother.

(then – N390)

HSI SA Jared Browne

May 11, 2020

Покойся с миром, мой друг

Adjudicator (retired) Los Angeles
INS-DHS

April 1, 2020

I worked a station near you, Alex. I soothed the Douglas Station as a Senior Patrol Agent. I heard what happened and everyone said you were a gourd agent. Shortly after your end-of-watch, I responded to a drug smuggling situation but due to your incident, I got out of my vehicle with my gun already out and I am glad I did because one of them was armed. They all got 10 years in prison. Letting you know that you are ALWAYS remembered! Thank you very much for your service!

Karl Reynolds
DOJ-DHS (INS-CBP)

June 17, 2019

Hey, Alex.
You were a great partner and Journeyman (yeah at the time you didn't have much more USBO experience than me but you had experience prior)
I will forever be morose about what happened that night.
It was the worst night of my career.

You left behind a great family and I remember your Sister (I believe she is a Nurse) brought/sent us medical supplies in your name.

A lot of us still remember and miss you.

I miss shooting the bull with you at the corner of East and Nelson on Swingshift.

Hearing about your Russia/Ukraine experiences and immigrating to America and becoming a United States Border Patrol Agent.

My saddest day in my career was the night you left us.

Just wanted to let You and your Family know you have NOT been forgotten.

I have moved up a bit in the ranks and to several stations but I am still working at the Station level, by choice.

I will always remember your sacrifice that fateful, horrible night.

I took a lesson from it though.
I realized awhile after that night that we were not indestructible Supermen.

Ever since I became t Journeyman, Senior Oareol Agent, SBPA, FOS and WC, I always end my musters with, "Ok, everybody got that?
Good!
We all go home tonight!"

So far it has worked out that way.
Thank you for your Service and your teachings, Alex.

Chris Short
N439
(My Star number has changed many times over the years but I always think of myself as N439 back when you were my "boss".)

Watch Commander
Untied States Border Patrol

June 12, 2019

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Border Patrol Agent Kirpnick.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

It will be almost 21 years, Alex.
We finally got the last of them.
Your Trainee Chris S.

Watch Commander
USBP

May 30, 2019

There's a TV program that follows the heroes of the Border Patrol. On that program I saw the memorial in Arizona where you lost your life. Thank you for your service to The United States of America.

Daniel NLEOMF Supporter
Civilian

September 9, 2018

June 3rd never gets less painful. You are still the most outstanding person I have met. May God be with your family, and all if us that new and loved you.

Anonymous

June 4, 2017

You are still the most amazing, inspiring person I have ever known, you are greatly missed.

Anonymous

June 3, 2016

We will never forget you Alex. You are still an inspiration to us all, and we are all better for having known you.

Anonymous
Friend

June 3, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 3, 2015

So many years have passed Alex, I still see you setting in Law Class at the academy. You were taken far too soon. God Bless you and keep you in His arms.

BPA76

March 30, 2015

We will memorialize Agent Kirpnick on The Stolen Lives Quilt,

Maria
The Remembrance Project

October 3, 2014

You are eternally on my mind. I will miss you till we meet again.

Heroes Live Forever
Anonymous

June 3, 2014

Hard to believe it has been 16 years today Alex. I still think about you and enjoyed the times we worked together.

Peace be unto you and your family.

Watch Commander C. Short
United States Border Patrol / Partners

June 3, 2014

He will be memorialized on the Stolen Lives Quilt, along with other men and women who served to protect our country and families.
Our representatives must answer to each family whose loved one was killed.

Blessings,

Maria Espinoza
Founder & National Director
The Remembrance Project

August 4, 2013

We are memorializing Agent Kirpnick on the Stolen Lives Quilt

Nat'l Directo
The Remembrance Project.www

August 4, 2013

miss u so much!!!! i will never forget you!!!

Gil Braunstein
uncle

June 24, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 3, 2013

I miss you Alex.

Chanse Jones

July 5, 2012

RIP Agent Kirpnick, may you be at peace now and forever.

Debra Stevenson

June 4, 2012

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Border Patrol Agent Kirpnick. Yuor bravery will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2012