 | Border Patrol Agent Intern Nathaniel A. Afolayan
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
Friday, May 1, 2009 |
To Agent Nathaniel Afolayan, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:
I was sorry to learn of Nathaniel's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Afolayan family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.
There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Nathaniel's memory will be forever honored and revered.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Nathaniel gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 1, 2009.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05 Anonymous
2009-08-31
Chief Dean Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Agent Intern Afolayan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed. Niles, Illinois Police Department
2009-07-21
Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Border Patrol Agent Intern Nathaniel A. Afolayan,
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Border Patrol Agent Intern Nathaniel A. Afolayan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Border Patrol Agent Intern Nathaniel A. Afolayan is a hero.
Respectfully,
Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02
Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04
Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network Anonymous
2009-06-24
May you rest in peae, Sir! You will never be forgotten. Police Officer
2009-06-03
God Bless you Sir. Rick F.
Ret. CO
2009-06-01
Nathaniel,
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.
Mike Casey
El Paso Station Border Patrol Agent Mike Casey
U.S. Border Patrol
2009-05-26
"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 whos 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
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2009-05-23
Agent Afolayan, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department
2009-05-22
rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police
2009-05-19
Mr. Afolayan, I remember you because I wallked into your class a few times. I want to thank you for having made the choice of serving our country through law enforcement. Our prayers will continue for you and your family. You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace Sir. Pablo Hernandez Jr.
U.S. Border Patrol Academy P.T. Staff
2009-05-19
Rest In Peace J.D. Jenkins VBPD Retired
USBP Class 346
2009-05-15
Rest In Peace J.D. Jenkins VBPD Retired
USBP Class 346
2009-05-15
Rest in peace brother.
To Agent Nathaniel A. Afolayan I render a final salute. PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
2009-05-14
You are way too young to be gone. Rest easy brother. Watch out for your brothers in green. Agent Seth Winterholler
US Border Patrol
2009-05-14
May God Bless Agent Afolayan, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten. Police Officer
Ohio
2009-05-14
Agent Afolayan,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother! Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La
2009-05-13
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Agent Afolayan. Sgt Jean Paul Rochad
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit North
2009-05-13
Rest in peace Agent Afolayan, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service! Shelly
Citizen
2009-05-11
My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends. Thank you for serving our country with such great courage. Rest in peace. PA Resident
Friend of Fallen BP Agent David Tourscher
2009-05-11
I am deeply saddened by the LOD death of Border Patrol Agent Intern Nathaniel A. Afolayan. The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to the family and friends of Agent Afolayan, who served honorably and faithfully, answering the call of duty when he was needed.
I offer my sympathy and deepest condolences to his family, and that they are in my prayers during this time of grief. He is a true hero, and I hope the fact that he is honored by so many brings them some comfort in this time of loss. May they feel the comfort and love from across this nation embrace them and hold them up during this difficult time. We will not forget him and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us.
The officers of the U.S. Border Patrol are in my prayers during this dark time as they continue the mission of making our world a safer place. To each of you I say a big “Thank You” for doing what you do everyday. Thank you for going into “the office” when you don’t feel like it. Thank you for working the night shift when we are safe in bed. Thank you for putting on that uniform everyday. You are in my prayers. Dr. Mike Crain I, D.Min.
2009-05-11
Thank you, Agent Afolayan, for your service to the people of the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!
Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas Janice Brown
civilian
2009-05-11
May you Rest In Peace. And may GOD comfort all that knew and worked with Nathaniel Police Assistant
Phoenix Police Dept, AZ
2009-05-11
Rest in peace and thank you for your service and sacrifice. Dennis Carwile
Parent of LEO
2009-05-10
May the Lord be with the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Afolayan today and always..
Rest in Peace Sir... Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia
2009-05-09
Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten...... Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)
2009-05-09
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