Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

may you rest in peace. god bless you and your family

M.B.M

December 21, 2003

You have done the honor of the badge true justice. You have passed on doing a job you no doubt have loved doing. Everyone in this line of work knows the dangers and accepts the dangers, however we all never expect it to be "us".

Rest in peach brother and God speed.....You will be in our thoughts forever.

Deputy Sheriff
Wood County Sheriff, WI

December 21, 2003

God looked down from the heavens and said: Now it is time for me to call this soul,God is speaking from the heavens; just look unto the hills.I may have called this precious one but his spirit is with you still.
Lay your burden in His hand for His is strong,
Rest your head on His shoulders, for His is compassionate.
Give to Him your pain and sorrow for he is Love.
To the family of Agent Epling, your loss is felt by many whom you do not know.I hope it brings comfort to realize that your loved one and the tragedy that led to his death will never be forgotten.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

December 21, 2003

Rest in peace warrior! My God watch over your family.

ICE Special Agent
DHS/ICE

December 21, 2003

Your work is done young warrior. Rest in peace, we will carry on the noble cause.

Anonymous

December 21, 2003

My thoughts are with Agent Eplings Wife and Children along with his friends and family and fellow Agents. Hopefully the person responsible for this senseless act will do his time. You died a Hero Agent Epling............

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY

December 21, 2003

May the good Lord provide comfort his wife, kids, and his fellow agents in this difficult time. Please receive condolences from our entire station.

Senior BPA
U.S. Border Patrol/TCA-CAG

December 21, 2003

I am a retired Orange County California Deputy Sheriff that has worked for Customs in an administrative capacity for the past 18 years. It always hurts to read about any law enforcement oficer being lost in the line of duty. This hits especially hard for me since my son is in the final phase of becoming a Customs Inspector. I hope he will uphold the honor, bravery and integrity of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection the way Agent Epling did. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and unborn child. Thank you for your service and dedication Agent Epling, in doing everything you could to protect out country. You did a great job and have earned your rest. Rest in Peace and know that you are a hero.

Edward O. Barnett, Jr.
Department of Homeland Security

December 21, 2003

MAY GOD BE WITH AGENT EPLING AND HIS FAMILY.

CORPORAL LYLE LOGGINS
ALLEN,TX. POLICE DEPT.

December 21, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Agent Epling.

While I did not have the privilege to have knwon him personally, I am certain he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in peace my friend, those of us remaining will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

December 21, 2003

"One thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those among you who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
May the memories of happier times with your officer help to ease the pain of this terrible time. Agent Epling is now patrolling the borders of Heaven's beat, safe with the Lord. He watches over you still.
Bless Agent Epling for choosing a life of service to his community and his nation. Bless his family for supporting him in that choice.
My sincerest condolences to all who grieve for him.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

December 21, 2003

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Agent Epling. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. To the children of this fine officer remember always that your dad is a true HERO. Rest in peace Agent Epling and continue your watch on safer streets.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

December 21, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH AGENT EPLING, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

December 21, 2003

Another fine Agent pays the ultimate price while serving his country. The border is a mighty dangerous place to work and yet we are out there day in and day out...

Rest in peace borther in green.

To the family we are very sorry for your loss...

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol San Diego

December 21, 2003

Rest in peace, and God bless his wife and children. Our country could never thank you enough for your sacrifice. Thanks for protecting our borders, Agent Epling, you served us well. Our nation has lost a hero, but he will never be forgotten.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

December 21, 2003

Than you, brother, for your service.
I will keep your family in my prayers.

PO
Montgomery County, MD

December 20, 2003

Anytime is a sad time to lose a loved one, but as the holidays near, it
seems to be the worst. I am sickened that you had to lose your
sweetheart and the children their Dad and his parents their son... and it
goes on and on. My heart is heavy with your pain and sadness. May
God comfort all those who are grieving your passing. Life is difficult at
times and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us
many beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I
pray you will feel His presence and know His peace. Thank you for your
service, dedication and mostly, your sacrifice, James. We ache from
missing you.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 20, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Border Patrol Agent James Epling … and the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done James ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

December 20, 2003

How sad only 24 years old, and a family left behind without their daddy. Agent Epling our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends, you can be sure that your family is not alone....

God Bless you

Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

December 20, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG OFFICERS WIFE, CHILDREN, AND FRIENDS. MAY THEY KNOW THAT A GREATER FORCE WILL COMFORT, CONSOLE AND BLESS THEM AS THEY HAVE TO CONTINUE LIFE WITHOUT THIS GREAT HERO. MY BROTHER, MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HEROES NEVER ARE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 20, 2003

Another hero is gone!

Rest in peace brother and my the Lord watch over those left behind.
We will continue the fight!

In memory of Agent James Epling and all the fallen heros, please light a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!!!!

RJF
CPD NY

December 20, 2003

Rest easy brother. You will not be forgotten. May God hold those that you once did and may your family know that they do not weep alone. A hero never dies.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

December 20, 2003

May God bless the family of U.S. Border Patrol Agent James Epling.


The Men & Women of the Amtrak Police Department extendes our deepest sympathy to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection and to the family of Agent Epling.

God bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department NY & NJ Division

December 20, 2003

Rest in peace my brother, we have it from here. You have done your duty to the fullest and we all thank you and your family for the sacrifice you have made. Rest easy now and may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

Pfc. Abraham
Winter Springs Police Department, FL

December 20, 2003

Another brother leaves this world that he gave his all to serve and protect. May God be with him and his family.

Insp. Argillander
DHS/BICE/Federal Protective Service

December 20, 2003