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Border Patrol Agent Donna Marie Doss

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

End of Watch Saturday, February 2, 2019

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Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Donna Marie Doss

Agent Doss,
On today, the 5th 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 2, 2024

Donna was my partner in Brackettville, TX. In fact, she was my journeyman for a spell. She was tough but fair and had an immense knowledge about the way our agency operates.

My favorite memory working with her was a funny one. Agents find comfort in telling memorable stories, so I can find no better story than this one. Donna and I positioned ourselves in a high altitude location that gave us superiority over any potential threat coming from across the border. While performing surveillance, an inappropriate song came on the local radio.

As a trainee, you never touch the radio! As much as I wanted to change the channel, I knew I was being tested. When the song was over, she said “you passed the test”. I will never forget that day.

She was loved by many, including my family’s children who she connected with through mutual friends. She loved to ride horses and shared that passion with others.

She is missed and not forgotten.

Assistant Chief Cory Maddox
United States Border Patrol

February 2, 2023

I never knew Agent Doss, but met Michael at NPW last year. Donna was really loved by Michael. After hearing their story and seeing Donna's pictures on ODMP I can see why they were so much in love. I will be thinking of Donna and Michael on the 2nd of Feb, 3 years since Donna's LODD. Chaplain John

Johnnie Elms, Jr.
Tillamook County SO retired

February 1, 2022

The first time I met Agent Doss I did not believe her when she told me her name. I thought she was messing with me, me being a young jailer working for the Sheriffs office back then. Over the next year or so she was always willing to lend a helping hand, and always had a smile on her face when called upon. She is also one of the many who encouraged me to continue with my law enforcement career. I am posting this now to let anyone who may read know that she is still thought about and missed. Rest in peace Donna.

Patrolman Drew Boggs
Breckenridge Police Department

March 29, 2021

Donna, it was such a shock to hear that you had passed when I came in to work the night of your accident. Although we never met face to face you were always calling the office on those long Del Rio nights keeping us awake. And although I was sometimes annoyed that the phone was ringing at such late hours, I'd trade all the annoyance in the world just so that you were still with us. Rest easy Agent Doss.

Border Patrol Agent M. D.
U.S. Border Patrol

July 12, 2020

Agent Doss,
On today, the 1st of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for 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

February 2, 2020

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 2, 2020

Looking at her picture, you can see that she loved her job and she performed her duties in the highest spirit imaginable. God bless her.

Equipment Operator Retired Chuck Horne
Calif. State Dept. of Transportation

November 21, 2019

Thank you for trying to protect the United States of America and keeping all of us safe from those who wish to come here illegally and do harm to our country. I pray you are at peace and your family finds peace...

Dave Fox
High School Teacher
Oxnard, CA

October 23, 2019

To all family and friends of Agent Doss, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the memories you share will help ease the sorrow you feel.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

June 19, 2019

Thank you all.
Donna truly loved her job, and the people she worked with.
She will be forever missed.
Please stay safe out there

Sonja St. John
Sister, fallen Border Patrol Agent,
Donna Doss, A-200
EOW 2/2/2019

April 15, 2019

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

April 14, 2019

God Speed Sister

Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department

April 7, 2019

So Sorry for the loss, I pray that GOD will watch over the family and fellow officers that served with this officer. May God give some sense of peace. We all lose when a LEO falls. Take hope in the fact they are now patrolling Heavens Streets. Again my deepest regrets for the loss.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

March 20, 2019

Rest in Peace Agent Doss

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
City of White Plains Police Department

March 7, 2019

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
author unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 3, 2019

Hey Donna my dad trained you in pier support and it’s a honor to say I’m his son and he actually got to meet you and to know that you didn’t just want to catch drugs ,weapons,illegals and just that enforcement but you also wanted to help with mental health and mental state and that’s how everyone can agree that you always wanted to help even at death all you wanted to do is help that DPS officer and no one can say you did anything bad while you were with us to the husband so supportive of you and proud your always going to be apart of our family of the thin green line and you will always have help if you need it from us to the family you guys were the best when it came to her and her job like the husband you’ll always be apart of our family and will always have our help if need be

Border patrol agent Jonah Salinas
Customs and border protection

February 28, 2019

Rest in peace by sister.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

February 20, 2019

Please know that the family are in our prayers. R. I. P. My sister of the Badge.

Retired Deputy Sheriff Cliff Ellis
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, N. C.

February 16, 2019

Rest In Peace, you will never be forgotten. Your sacrifice to this country will always be remembered

Explorer Trenton Lee
Yuma County Sheriff Office Explorer post 8066

February 12, 2019

Thank you for your bravery, dedication to our country and the courage to make a difference. God Bless your family. God Bless and God Speed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

February 11, 2019

Agent Doss,

May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

February 10, 2019

Rest in peace sister, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of CBP Agent Doss during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matt 5:9
Deputy Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2019

To the family of Border Patrol Agent Donna Doss, friends, Chief of Border Patrol Carla Provost and the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him, should not parish but have everlasting life." / "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

February 8, 2019

May you Rest in Peace Mrs. Doss. It was nice working with you at the Laredo South Station. My condolences to the family and friends. Godspeed.

Sergio O Saavedra
Peer Support Coordinator
Laredo Sector Border Patrol

Border Patrol Agent Sergio O Saavedra
Customs and Border Protection

February 8, 2019

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