Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr.

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, July 6, 2012

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Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr.

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service to this country. God Speed! We will take it from here.

Troopers HG and JL Vernon
Missouri State Highway Patrol

July 8, 2012

RIP. Please know that your wife and children are in our prayers. Thank you for your service.

Officer A.F. Cathell
Wise, Virginia Police Department

July 8, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 8, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you. I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them. You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

Captain Doug Gist, (Retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace Sir..........................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

July 8, 2012

Rest in peace brother. As an old retired agent who joined border patrol in the 70's, my condolences to your wife and children

Mean Green
U.S. Border Patrol

July 8, 2012

You guys are always out there protecting us, in the USA, and for that I am forever grateful. You will be missed and never forgotten. Godspeed my fellow brother in law enforcement. You are a true geferal law enforment agent. I tried to get on the job in 2000, but didnt make the cut. You are a true, and and good federal officer and will always be missed. GODSPEED!!!!!

Reserve Deputy-Mike B
Worcester County Sheriff Department

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service and dedication, brother. Rest in peace. God Bless.

Former Ajo BP Agent, All-Terrain Unit,
ICE

July 8, 2012

God Bless Agent Cavazos his family, friends and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

July 8, 2012

REST IN PEACE AGENT CAVAZOS........

DEPUTY ALAN MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)

July 8, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

July 8, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 8, 2012

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

July 8, 2012

Rest in peace.

Chief Rudy Alvarez
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, San Ysidro CA

July 8, 2012

Rest in peace Agent Cavazos, thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

July 8, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos Jr. and the US Border Patrol during this time. Thank you, Agent Cavazos, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 8, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

May you rest in peace brother thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers.

BPA Isaac Estrada
US Border Patrol, Marfa, Texas

July 8, 2012

This hits close to home, both as a Border Patrol Agent, but also as a member of an ATV patrol unit. I didn't ever meet Agent Cavazos, even though my station is 40 miles east of his... he will be remembered. His family needs more support than anyone right now.

Border Patrol Agent Todd Heath
United States Border Patrol, Sierra Blanca Station

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace brother Cavazos.

Detective(retired)James P. McGrath
Schenectady Police Department

July 8, 2012

RIP Agent Cavazos, Jr.

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Cole
Law Enforcement Supporter

July 8, 2012

Praying for all those affected by your death. You were way to young to leave, may you always be remembered as the HERO that you are!

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

July 8, 2012

Our hearts and prayers go to Agent Cavazos' family. We know and understand the pain of such a loss. Please know that your officer will never be forgotten.

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother of SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao, EOW 6.12.02

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service!! you will NOT be forgotten!! RIP my friend!

Andrew Kooienga
Criminal Justice Student

July 8, 2012

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