United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, November 27, 1989
Add to My HeroesJohn Donald Keenan
Patrol Agent John Keenan was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver while on patrol near Mission, Texas.
The other vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, struck his patrol car at the intersection of Highway 83 and FM-492. Agent Keenan sustained fatal injuries in the crash and his partner suffered non-fatal injuries.
Agent Keenan had been with the agency for two years. He is survived by his wife and two children, his mother, two sisters, and a brother. He is buried in Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Location Texas
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 40 ReflectionsAgent Keenan,
Sir, I might’ve got your anniversary wrong on the previous reflection I left for you. On today, the 30th 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.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 27, 2019
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