United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, October 28, 1925
Add to My HeroesRoss A. Gardner
Patrol Inspector Ross Gardner was killed in a motorcycle crash while returning to Elsinore, California, from San Diego, California, from a temporary duty assignment.
He was riding a government motorcycle that he had taken to San Diego to get repaired. He struck a stalled vehicle that was parked with no lights on in a travel lane of the highway just outside of Elsinore.
Inspector Gardner had served with the United States Border Patrol for only 10 months. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Location California
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 27, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsTo fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.
My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 27, 2014
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