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I was watching tv just now and heard where someone was being awarded the Newton Azrak award which I didn't know existed; I live in FALLBROOK and I never pass by the border patrol station in Temecula without thinking about Ted. He lived in a house on Debby street that I rented to his family. I remember that he was very easy to get to know and probably a few years younger than I. As I remember he had a wife and I think two little ones. I cant recall his wifes name but it would sure be interesting to know a little about what has conspired over the years with his family since the tragedy. May he continue to rest in peace
Jack Story 1251Morro Street Fallbrook Ca.92028

Jack Story Friend and renter
March 25, 2010

In Memory...On June 12,2009 Ted's compassionate and talented brother,Harold...joined him, his dedicated sister Patricia, and his loving Mother and Father. With sincere thoughts, Rest In Peace, Newton Family.

Carolyn Lee Patterson
Friend ,from Nokesville, Virginia,your childhood neighborhood
January 23, 2010

I understand through the retired Border Patrol officers' organization that a ceremony officially naming the Murrieta Border Patrol Station the Newton/Azrak station will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the station. This ceremony fulfills the federal legislation that was enacted last year.

My late husband, Vernon P. Jaques, was stationed at Chula Vista in 1967 and was one of the officers involved in the two-day search for Newton and Azrak. After more than 40 years my memory of that desperate time is vivid. I was unable to attend the dedication of the Oak Grove memorial several years ago because I was out of town, but I do plan to attend the naming ceremony. I hope any others who remember and honor the memories of these young officers and who stumble across this site, as I did, will also be there.

Katie Jaques
Widow of U.S.B.P. Officer Vernon P. Jaques
April 10, 2009

On November 27, 2008, Patricia Ann Newton Harvey, sister of Theodore L. Newton, Jr., passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 65. Patricia lived long enough to see the Murrieta station re-named in her brother's honor, and she was so proud that the American people honored her brother in this way. Although I am deeply saddened to see my mother leave, I am comforted in knowing that Patricia and her brother Ted are together again.

Toward the end of her life, she mentioned how she truly missed her brother.

I was at her grave today, and I saw that the Border Patrol Union (I believe) sent a beautiful wreath of flowers in remembrance. Thank you on behalf of my mother. It means alot to us.

David Harvey
Son of Patricia Ann Newton Harvey

David Harvey
Nephew of Theodore L. Newton, Jr.
December 11, 2008

My brother, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27,'08, your beloved younger sister, Patricia NEWTON Harvey passed away. Patricia had been instrumental in 1967 when the Newton Family took the matter of Border Patrol manpower and funding shortages to the U. S. Congress. With their help the BP began to grow from 1400 in'67 to 10,000 by the year 2000. Funding and fundamentals changed, other changes were mandated and longtime BP and Chiefs maintain it is the defining point in the history of the Border Patrol. It also spawned a BP union two days after the finding of you and George Azrak. Even in illness she had been active and spent a year writing letters in support of the Newton-Azrak BP Station re-naming bill and joined the BP, FORBPO, NBPC, friends, family and others in that quest which passed this year. You are sorely missed by our family and the Border Patrol family and now your sister, Patricia joins you in heavenly peace after her illness. She joins you and our Mother and Father there. May all of you rest in peace forever. Love your brother, Harold Newton

Harold J. Newton
Brother
December 11, 2008

Well my brother, on 6-24-08 The Congress of the United States passed bill H R 2728, to designate the Murrieta Border Patrol Station (formerly Temecula) as the "Theodore L. Newton, Jr and George F. Azrak Border Patrol Station." On 7-15-08 President George W. Bush signed it into law. It is the first time in history that a Border Patrol Station has been named for a person or persons. It is now U. S. Public Law 110-264 of the US. (Your bro, Harold Newton)

Harold Newton
Brother
July 23, 2008

As I look at the faces of the men and women here, I see the faces of my co-workers. I can imagine each of them shooting the bull and swapping war stories at choir practice as the meat sizzles on the grill. I see them laughing, pranking and teasing their fellow agents, as we often do when we relieve stress. I wish that each of them were still here to share the good times.

And I feel compelled to look at each of the faces here and remember…to remember that each of them made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and we should NEVER forget them or their service.

Too often the sacrifices of those who serve our country are overlooked or casually dismissed by the very public they served so selflessly. But WE should never forget them…each and every one of them. May they each rest in peace eternally in God’s loving embrace.

SBPA James Doran
US Border Patrol
July 22, 2008

You'll never be forgotten, know that we carry on with your honorable service at heart. Rest in peace brother.

SBPA Colburn
USBP
June 17, 2008

Ted,on June 18,'07, the Border Patrol and it's union held the 40th Newton-Azrak Memorial Service at the new Murrieta, Ca., BP Station. This station replaced the old Temecula station. Your son Theodore III, daughter Margaret and brother, Harold were able to attend. Was great to see Teddy and Margaret at the podium honoring their father. During the service, all three of us and Azrak's brother were honored to present the "Newton-Azrak Medal For Heroism" to four BP Agents who had never received their medals. It's the highest honor they can receive. Immediately following that the same Medal was presented to the three of us, plus Azrak's brother Russell. What an honor to receive a federal medal in your name. Thanks brother, for being what you were, we're honored! Love, and we miss you more than you'll ever know, Harold.

Harold J. Newton
Brother
January 26, 2008

My brother, you are sadly missed by the Newton family and your Border Patrol family. You did not die in vain, for your death created sea changes in the U.S.Border Patrol.No longer do 1 officer and a trainee man a checkpoint. Many training, equipment and manpower changes immediately took place and a BP union was created 2 days after your death and 40 years later they still award the Newton-Azrak medal in your name and a memorial service is still being held. Love, your brother Harold

Harold J.Newton
Brother
July 13, 2007

My brother, you are still sadly missed by the Newton family and by the Border Patrol family. Your death created

July 13, 2007

I am angered that the scum that killed you and your partner were set free. I believed they should have either had life sentences with out the possiblity of parole or the death penalty. I thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Kathryn Baltierra
Riverside County Sheriffs Dept.
June 25, 2007

You are not forgotten. Rest easy Brother.

Former Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia
June 17, 2007

My mother is Patricia Harvey. Her maiden name is Patricia Newton. Theodore L. Newton was her brother, and he was my uncle. I was one year old when my mother received the phone call about his death. Ted was a great father and a great man. We all have missed him terribly, but we know that he was proud to serve his country.

Thankfully, his two children (my cousins) are doing well, and have wonderful children of their own, and live happy lives. Ted would be proud. Rest in Peace Uncle.

David Harvey
Nephew
January 24, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice and may you keep safe the borders of paradise in peace for eternity. It is truly a horrible injustice against you, your family and fellow agents/officers and our nation that these cold-blooded murderers are set free while your life and the life of Inspector Azrak were cut short by cowards. I trust that the border patrol agents of Heaven will witness due justice meted out...RIP brother

Senior Parole Officer Michael A. Monahan
NJ Division of Parole/Police Unity Tour, Inc.
December 10, 2006

Ted,

I was only 13 when you were killed. I remember you as the nice man who dated and married my cousin, Barb. She had lived with our family, so your wedding was an especially happy day for us. I still remember the long drive and the ceremony. The night we received the call you missing, and the following days, were devasting to my family. I just wanted you to know you have always been remembered. Rest in Peace & God Bless

Det. John Hansens
Richland P.D. 27 yes
September 16, 2005

HOW NICE! THESE KILLERS HAVE BEEN SET FREE. WHEN WILL INSPECTOR NEWTON BE SET FREE TO BE WITH HIS FAMILY? THE ANSWER IS NEVER. ONE DAY WE WILL HAVE SENTENCING LAWS THAT FIT THE CRIME OF KILLING A POLICE OFFICER, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
UNTIL THEN, INSPECTOR NEWTON, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIENDTO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
August 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

V-28
USBP
June 17, 2005

I remember meeting Ted Newton at an agency picnic in Fallbrook, CA His family and mine sat together at the same table. My wife and I thought he was a very nice person. A short while later I assisted in the search for him and his partner Azrak, whom I never met. I now understand their killers have all been set free. This breaks my heart as I thought they had been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without benefit of parole. I survived the Border Patrol for 27 years and have been retired for 17 years. May their souls rest in peace.

Thomas B. Gray, Supervisory Patrol Inspe
U.S. Border Patrol
September 30, 2004

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

September 29, 2004

Thank you for your service to our Country and to the Patrol. We'll try like hell to keep that one who did this to you and your partner in prison.

BPA Mike Casey
El Paso Station

Border Patrol Agent Michael F. Casey
United States Border Patrol
July 2, 2004