Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Border Patrol Agent Josiah Blaine Mahar

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, September 23, 1988

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Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Josiah Blaine Mahar

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 23, 2020

Agent Mahar,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

A fellow BPA

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 23, 2018

Agent Maher,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
A fellow BPA

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 23, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. You will always be remembered and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion in their loving reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 23, 2012

Thanks for your service brother, we've got your shift tonight. "Honor first!"

SBPA R.Colburn
USBP

September 25, 2008

Josiah was a great family family and an all around gentleman. He loved his guns but they were a distannt second to his wife and daughter. I remember when we first got our notices to take the BP test in Calais-I went for something to do and a short tme later we went for interviews in Bangor. I was scheduled for the 151st session and he went a few classes later (154th?)

Blaine was well loved in the town of Lubec where he was the Post Master and when he found out he got the BP job he was quite excited.

He is missed.

Special Agent Craig E. McCaslin
INS/INV

May 26, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 18, 2008

Agent Mahar, thank you for your service in protecting our borders......Lord knows we need all of the help we can get! You will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

November 28, 2007

Blain Majar you are at the top of my list. Your work ethic and lust for life were second to none. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are greatly missed.

J.L. Crocitto, PAIC Intel
USBP, Retired

August 2, 2007

REST IN PEACE ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

April 18, 2007

I just learned of your death today going through this memorial web page. Although I didn't know you well, I do remember that you were a good agent and well liked. You won't be forgotten.

Walter M. Setzer, Dep. (Ret)
US Marshals Service/USBP

July 10, 2006

Agent Maher,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol.

Border Patrol Agent
EPS/EPT

September 23, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

V-29
US Border Patrol

September 23, 2004

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