Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Agent Epling's wife, children, family , friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your pain and grief, your law enforcement family is always here for you. I pray for God's comfort for you especially during this holiday season. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

December 23, 2003

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (Fl)

December 23, 2003

God bless you Agent Epling.

BPA
Border Patrol TCA/CAG

December 23, 2003

God speed brother in blue. Go in peace.

December 23, 2003

Thank you for your service to our country Agent Epling and let everyone know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

SPO S. Willis
Austin PD (Former BP class #377)

December 22, 2003

Blessed are the Peacekeepers, they are the sons of God.

Rich Stanley, Sgt1st Class Ret
U.S.M.A. West Point Military Police

December 22, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Agent Epling's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Border Patrol. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2003

May the Lord wrap his loving arms around your family & give them the comfort & strenght they will need to continue on without you. I thank you for giving everything in the pursuit of keeping the people of our country safe. I pray that you are spending Christmas in Heaven with Jesus this year.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor

December 22, 2003

Brother, may God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

December 22, 2003

It is with great sadness I heard of this awful tragedy. My heart felt prayers go out to the family, friends, co-workers and surrounding community at this loss. Thank you Agent James Epling for your dedication to the protection of the people of the United States of America, and for all the sacrifices you and your family have made in pursuit of this goal. You will never be forgotten.

Det. D. L. Akins
Liberty Police, Liberty, NC

December 22, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Agent James Epling. There are not many people in this country who are brave enough to do the duty as a Border Patrol Agent. God will take him in as a hero for humanity. Giving your life so that others can live is the most noblest of acts.

May you rest in peace brother.

David Sayles
Former BP Agent

December 22, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who work for the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office in Nebraska, I wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and coworkers of Agent James Epling.

Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff-Nebraska

December 22, 2003

Another Hero leaves too soon. To his family, friends, and fellow Agents, He is in God's Hands now, patrolling the Heavenly beat with a distinguished group of LEO's. Keep the memories close to your hearts and he will never be far. Agent Epling, thank you for your service to our country and your fellow man, you will forever be a true Hero to those of us left to carry on. Tell Billy (EOW 11-13-01) hi and Merry Christmas.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

December 22, 2003

rest in peace and god bless you, brother in blue

pltm miller
bloomfield, nj PD

December 22, 2003

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.
May God bless you, and you're family.

Officer
Atlanta Police Dept.

December 22, 2003

Rest in peace my brother. You are watching us all now.

Anonymous

December 22, 2003

Rest in peace my brother. Your service will never be forgotten. Thanks to all Homeland Security Officers who keep our nation safe. I have three boys at home and my precious wife is expecting in May. James, please watch over us from heaven...we'll take watch down here.

Trooper Curt J. Durnil
Indiana State Police

December 22, 2003

Rest in peace, May God bless you and your family.

Master Deputy W. Cornaz
Orange County S.O. Orlando, Fl.

December 22, 2003

Rest in peace Brother James you are a true hero and will not be forgotten

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

December 22, 2003

May his badge and all it stands for shine brightly throughout eternity.

December 22, 2003

We mourn the loss of this young American hero. His duty was at a level above and beyond. The nation is at loss and will honor him always. God will be happy to have him on duty patroling the streets in paradise. The nation is forever grateful yet sad that we have lost this hero.

with respect...

SSGT Roger J. Ryder (USAF vet)

Ssgt R.J. Ryder
Military Veteran (AF Security Police)

December 22, 2003

Dear fellow brother, may God bless you and your family. My deepest sympathy for your expectant wife.

Deputy
U.S. Marshals

December 22, 2003

May you be in peace on the other side watching over those you left behind. You were loved and well thought of by a lot of people and you will never be forgotten. God love you.

swing shift radio operators
US Border Patrol

December 21, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Agent Epling.

Yet another LEO with young children or an expectant wife makes the ultimate sacrifice.

It was reported in NJ papers on 12/20 that Agent Epling was missing after alien encounter, we were hoping for the best.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

December 21, 2003

May God have you in the glory of his Kingdom. Rest in peace.

Senior Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol

December 21, 2003