United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, April 24, 1944
Add to My HeroesGarvis Field Harrell
Border Patrol Inspector Garvis Harrell suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing an illegal alien along the Rio Grande River near Harlingen, Texas.
He was taken to a hospital in Harlingen where he passed away several hours later.
The man he was chasing was arrested.
Border Patrol Inspector Harrell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had only served with the United States Border Patrol for one month. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsBPI Harrell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a BPI but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 24, 2024
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