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On behalf of my family and myself I would like to offer our gratitude to all those over the past 42 years have expressed their thoughts, prayers, and condolences, and who have strived to keep the memories of George and Ted alive. Thanks also to everyone who participated in the search after George and Ted were reported "missing" on June 17th 1967. My Father and Mother and myself witnessed firsthand the efforts of all those who participated in the search since we had flown to the Temecula area to "wait" (like everyone else in the country) for what we hoped and prayed was going to be a joyful reunion with my brother George and Ted. Through the tireless work of a some very special people, what was at first their own personal vision many years ago, became a dream and now a reality. The renaming of the Murrieta Station as the Theodore L. Newton and George F. Azrak Border Patrol Station will serve as evidence of the culmination of 85 years of service provided by the U.S. Border Patrol in the Temecula Valley. The legacy of those who came before and those who fell in the line of duty will never be forgotten. Russell Azrak 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. SBPA James Doran You're not forgotten brother, we carry on honorably with you mind. Rest in peace, sir. SBPA Colburn My prayers are with you and your family. Former Police Officer We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Inspector Azrak and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Inspector Azrak has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure. SA Thomas Doyle 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 Newton 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 Rest in peace brother. V-28 I was involved in the search for Azrak and Newton in the area of Oak Grove,CA east of Temecula on the morning they were found to be missing from their checkpoint. I remember when and where their bodies were found and the grief that touched us all. Although I never actually met Ted Azrak, I served 8 years working out of the Temecula Station and performed the same traffic check duties on highway 79 where he and Newton were kidnapped and killed. I will always remember these two young Officers who died in the line of duty just as their careers were beginning. God Bless them. Thomas B. Gray, Patrol Agent In Charge ( I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your Country and to the Patrol. We'll try like hell to keep that last one in prison for you. Border Patrol Agent Michael F. Casey
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