Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While stationed in CAG I passed the flag that is a memorial in your honor and it guided me home. Long nights have passed since you have been gone and I can attest that it felt as if someone were keeping me alert in those last few miles after a long night. Thank you.

J. Matuszewski
ICE/DRO

November 6, 2007

Roberto,
I'm here in Charleston at the academy and I got to thinking about all of my classmates. I still remember how much you helped us rocks with our spanish, even though it took time away from your own sudying. You were a class act and are missed.

361st Classmate

September 20, 2007

We just finished the 4th annual 5K Border Fun Run in your honor and it keeps getting bigger and better. Your impressions on us will never dull. We can look into the faces of your children and see the same love and compassion that defines you.

You are having an affect on so many people that never met you personally, but get to experience your family and friends through this annual event. Keep looking out for us from way above, it is our comfort and our strength.

Joe Rayball
USBP/CHU

May 3, 2007

Robert, it has been several years since you left us, and I can honestly say that losing you affected me. You were the first Agent I knew personally who died, and it really made me sad. To this day, I tell a story about you to other Agents, describing your conviction to the job, regardles of who is telling you otherwise. To this day, I honor your memory, and continue to miss you as a fellow hard-working Agent, and friend. I miss you.

Andrew Mayer

SBPA Andrew R Mayer
Fellow Agent

January 7, 2007

Another year passes, continue to rest in peace.

V-28
US Border Patrol - CHU

May 6, 2006

Daddy,I miss you alot and I wish you were still here. Its hard on all of us here without you. I really wish you could be here right now. Were're so proud of you.I love you daddy!

Love,
Stephanie
05-05-06

Stephanie Duran
Daughter

May 5, 2006

You will be always loved, missed and never forgotten. Thank you agent Roberto Javier Duran. My god bless your family, department, friends and everyone else..

Khalif

July 28, 2005

We all remember the hard work and dedication you gave to the job. You are greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.

LBPA Benjamin Young
US Border Patrol

June 29, 2005

Hey Roberto,

It's been three years and you still impact our lives back here at CHU. We share the good memories with the family and we do what we can. We know you would be as proud of us as we are as proud of you. Rest easy and keep an eye out for us, we'll always look up to you!

Joe Rayball
USBP/SDC/CHU

June 28, 2005

On this day three years ago, the Lord called two servants home, one from the U.S. Border Patrol and one from the Chattanooga Police Department.
While their tour of duty may be over, ours continues in their memory.

May 6, 2005

Bob, after the years have gone by I still miss your uncanny ability to make the best of any situation and to ensure that you got the best out of everybody.
Working with you was always something I would look forward to. I know I'm a better person for having the pleasure of knowing you. God Bless

Senior Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol

September 21, 2004

To along time friend,
Rob, knowing your was special, you could alway be counted on to make people laugh during the worst underway periods or the best port visits. The Border Patrol family and the rest of us lost a special person and a close friend. Your memories will live with us always. God bless my friend. Fair winds and following seas may the winds fill your sails and the sun shine on your face forever. Rest in peace my friend.

CWO2 Mike Shellenberger and family
US Navy

May 6, 2004

Another officer has fallen but not in vain. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Duran. May you find strength in your heart and may the Lord comfort you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch is over.

US Park Ranger
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

Bob, I know that you are in a better place now. You were a good agent, a good frien and a good family man. Wolking with you all those years was a great pleasure.

I miss you a lot...

Izzy...

SPA I. Alfaro
Border Patrol/Brown Field

From the time we met you enthusiasm and dedication to duty more than impressed me. That dedication will inspire Agents young and old as they see your name and read the things you have done to try and make this country better. I hope to complete some of the things which you were unable to complete, Rest in Peace knowing that there are those of us that will finish what you started.

Jamison Matuszewski BPA
CHU

To the family,
I think of you often as I pass by your old apartment, here one of his favorite songs, or see something that we used to talk about. I pray you have the strength to live the life Roberto envisioned for you. There are so many of us; friends, classmates, coworkers, who will always be there for you. Never think that Roberto's sacrifice was in vain. Years from now, we will continue to reflect on his outstanding work ethic and family values. He was, and is, an inspiration to us all.

Ben

Anonymous

Roberto,

You were an excellent PA and an inspiration to us all. I will always remember you for you dedication to duty. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed.

Special Agent Randy Harrison
U.S. Department of Transportation

Roberto,
I will never forget the mornings, waiting to get cut after the long midnight shift on the border. Those are the memories I will always hold dear. Good luck, and God Bless, my brother. You've served your time. Thank you.

Special Agent David Gaucher
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

I remember the first night I worked with you on desk; all you could say is "i'm the nugget here". Well, with your enthusiasm and knowledge you didn't act like a trainee or a "nugget", you took charge by completing casework that no one could figure out. You were the first to respond to sensors or calls for service. You might of sounded a little fast on the radio but it was your personality; get the job done.
America can be proud that you served the country in a very noble way. Not many people would have the courage to protect our border that is in such turmoil. You can stand proud as a true warrior.

May god bless you, my brother.

BPA David Sayles
USBP CHU

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Agent Roberto Javier Duran. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

Roberto,

You were a good friend and an outstanding Agent. I am truly Proud to have known and served with you these years. My heart and prayers go out to your family and I wish them the very best. Rest In Peace my fiend, we will never forget you.

Friend and Fellow Agent
USBP

To Agent Duran family and friends our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. May God Bless you and may your love one rest in peace.

D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Agent Duran.

Securing our borders has been, is and will be a dangerous and often thankless job. Thank you for being there my brother. Go with God now.

Officer John Tanabe
United States Mint Police

The Sonoita Station is deeply saddened by the loss of Agent Duran. Thank you, our fallen brother, for your service to the Tucson Sector. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Duran family.

BPA C. Lillian Jones
US Border Patrol

It saddens me to see another officer has given his life to protecting others....Rest in Peace brother.......you will not be forgotten

Deputy Loonsfoot
Marquette County Sheriff Dept.