United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, November 21, 1983
Add to My HeroesThomas Kent Byrd
Patrol Agent Thomas Byrd was killed when a motorcycle he was a passenger on was involved in a crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
He and the other agent were traveling between the academy and a local merchant to make a payment for academy shirts when the collision occurred.
Agent Byrd had served with the United States Border Patrol for only three months.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Location Georgia
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsAgent Byrd,
On today, the 40th 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
November 21, 2023
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