Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It'll be a night I will never forget. I remember our LORIS Unit calling out the traffic and Alex and his partner responding to intercept the traffic. Though I was calling out traffic coming off Proto Ridge when Alex jumped the group, it seemed like all time stood still when the first call came over the radio of shots fired agent down. The memory still brings a tear to my eye and reminds me of just how important our job is and how mortal we all really are. Though some may feel Alex died in vain, I believe he is a hero just as every other soldier who laid down his life to protect this great country.

Froggie
USBP

December 15, 2004

Your passing was a wake up call for many of us. When complacency tries to creep in, I am reminded of that dreadful night and just how truly dangerous our jobs can be. I will not forget your sacrifice, Alex. Seeing your permanent memorial standing where you fell, we remain humbled and vow to continue the duty.

L. Bailey (then N-413)
USBP

December 15, 2004

You died just as I graduated from the academy. We would have worked next door to each other. We entered on duty to our stations in the immediate aftermath. Needless to say, we vividly remembered the atmosphere when it happened. I can say that your incident permanently put me in a far more proper state of mind, as was the case for many others. I appreciate your service. We worked region that people from other parts of the country simply cannot understand. You and I never met, but we will always be brothers.

J. Lorek (former S203
Former U.S. Border Patrol

July 14, 2004

May God bless you. You gave all. I and the people of this find country of ours will not forget you.

Former Border Patrol

June 3, 2004

I remember it like it happened yesterday. He was shot at 0100 hrs and I arrived at work at 0700 hrs. A real wake up call for me. I wish it never happened but rest assured he taught us all a lesson and we have learned. Thanks, Alex, your death did not go in vane. You continue to save lives. You are a true hero. - Bob

Former Border Patrol - Old N339
U.S. Customs-Former Border Patrol

alex never took for granted the freedoms he had as an american but cherished them as privleges and not just rights.alex was a physical person and looked forward to the challenges his job had to offer alex also loved the outdoors and chose the border patrol partly for that reason. i worked side by side with alex in california for six years and was close both inside and outside of work.i myself am involved with law enforcement partly due to his influence i will miss him dearly.

grant g legg
volunteer rialto p.d

A US citizen by choice, not by luck of birth! You came to our country and embraced it as your own. You gave so much of yourself to include the ultimate sacrifice. Our country will never forget you or your dedication to honor and duty. Agent Kirpnick you are a true American hero and an angel in Heaven!

A. Salinas
USAF Retired