United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Brian A. Terry
It's sadden to hear we lost a hero doing his job. He did a great job i haves that they are border patrol agents and where also sadden what had to Agent Terry. We didn't know Agent Brian about he was doing his job.I know how danger it is because tell what they go throught. But Brian will never be forgotten. But know his in the hands of our Lord and he is safe and out of danger. My prayer go out to his family and his friends for this lost. Rest -in -peaces Agent Brian A. Terry. You have dead the way you doing you will always be miss by everybody even i didn't know you but it's sad when some - one loss his life in the line of duty. I hope you get jusctices you desever and your family suched too.
esperanza villarreal
Friends of bp officers
September 10, 2011
Brian, I did not have the honor of meeting you in person, but I just want you to know that you and your family will always have a special place in my heart. My son made a comment to me, He said "Don't cry dad, they're not gone, they still live in your heart and as long as you keep them there they will live forever" I took his advise! Rest in peace my brother. I'll hold them back till my tour ends!
LBPA J. Gilbert
USBP
July 28, 2011
May you rest at Peace. May God bless you and your family.
Wife of a Border Patrol Agent.
Widow of a Border Agent
July 12, 2011
I visited your place on the LEO Memorial in Washington DC today. We all miss you Brian. Thanks again for living your life the way we all should.
USBP Agent
Nogales Border Patrol
July 3, 2011
I saw this poem at the Nogales Station with your picture on it.You are pure motivation to me, and I'm inspired by your courage!
"I have kept myself in peak physical condition, schooled myself in martial arts, and have become proficient in the application of combat tactics. You may defeat me, but you would be lucky to escape with your life. You may kill me, but I am willing to die if necessary. I have been close enough to it on enough occasions that it no longer concerns me. But I do fear the loss of my honor, and would rather die fighting than to have it said that I was without courage."
-USBPA BRIAN TERRY
Officer Robert Fierros
Nogales Police Department
July 3, 2011
I feel bad for what happened to Brian. I think there is a lack of respect for life that exists at the higher echelons where spending one loyal, hard-working man's life to gain access to drug kingpins seems to be acceptable.
It definitely is not acceptable and a good and innocent man died because of that callous disregard for the working man.
What a tragedy and I hope the family will be taken care of very well because they deserve the full support of the government agency that totally let them down.
Steve Sybesma
private citizen
June 18, 2011
BRIAN YOU WERE ALWAYS DOWNRIVERS FINEST
E.WAGNER
DOWNRIVER FRIEND
June 17, 2011
I have listened to your beloved family on the news and am sickened that they are having to suffer so thru the things it would seem that some of our government people have done that contributed to his death!
I just want to say "I'm so sorry, and I hope you will hang together in your efforts for justice for him. Just know that there are a lot of us that aprove and applaud what you are doing!!"
May God touch your hearts with peace and courage, La Trelle Mieher, Bovina, TX.
La Trelle Mieher
Fellow Citizen of USA
June 16, 2011
I had a dream about you just the other night, it had been a long time since I talked to you-years. I decided today to look you up to only be blindsided by this article. You were an amazing guy all around and I loved the heck out of you. I miss our friendship. We had fun in Vegas and spent way too many hours on the phone way back when, I thought of you often. Brokenhearted. You and your family we be in my prayers and you will always have a place in my heart.
♥ Trisha
Trisha
Friend
May 20, 2011
i feel sickend for the loss of our law officers in the US .the loss of our peace keepers is uneceptable any one who attacks one of our l.o.e.s. should be hunted down like the trash they are end shot on sight . i am at a loss for words ..WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.and defenders of the USA
armed texas citizen
citizen
May 12, 2011
I had the honor of serving with Brian during his time in Naples. He was an outstanding Marine and friend.
To his parents, know that you raised a truly great and selfless man.
Semper Fi.
Dan Davis
MCSFCO Naples Italy
February 22, 2011
Brian your service and dedication to the Patrol will never be forgotten. You excelled in your career and were a role model for others to follow. Rest in Peace now brother...we will hold the line from here.
BPA David Spear
USBP
February 2, 2011
Brian, We went to the academy together, we studied every wednesday together and we graduated together. You will be missed by many. RIP brother.
Ed Doulette
Cpl. Ed Doulette
Dearborn Police - WCR Academy
January 27, 2011
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 BP Agent David Tourscher
January 26, 2011
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Agent Terry. He is a hero, as are all USBP Agents.
GOD SPEED BROTHER. You will never be forgotten.
Det. A. Buerstetta
Long Hill Twp NJ Police Dept
January 18, 2011
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here.
Officer C. Weidenbach
Arizona DPS - Highway Patrol
January 11, 2011
I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of Agent Brian Terry. I was watching the show "Border Wars" on television and was reminded of a recent news bulletin about Agent Terry's sacrifice. He paid the ultimate sacrifice in his daily job of protecting our country and my freedoms. I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family. May God Bless him and may God Bless all our law enforcement individuals that put themselves in harms way keeping all of us safe each day...thank you.
James H. Hill
January 6, 2011
Thank you for your service, brother. Though I never had the privilege of meeting you, I know you are a hero and a man of high caliber and integrity. Heaven has a special place for heroes such as you. The Patrol will never forget you and your sacrifice. May the Lord bless and comfort your family. We will keep them in prayer.
Rest in peace...vaya con Dios!
Art P. Barrera, SPA-FI
USBP
January 6, 2011
Rest In Peace, Agent Terry.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
January 3, 2011
I never had the priviledge of meeting Agent Terry, but as a former Marine myself and now current police officer, I knew him well by character. Brian chose a path in life that few will experience but is needed by all, that of a protector. Brian CHOSE to put himself in harms way for others, first as a Marine, then as a law enforcement officer. These choices are what makes Brian a hero. "It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived".
In boot camp years ago one of my drill instructors told us "There will be wars and in war Marines will die, but as a Marine you will live forever in the name of the Corps". Brian will also live forever. For the family, friends, and coworkers of Brian; everytime you hear the Marine Corps hymn or see a police car glide past on patrol.....Brian will be there.
GOD bless, GOD speed, and Semper Fi Marine
CPL Keith VanValkenburgh
Dearborn Heights PD (MI)
January 3, 2011
Rest in Peace. Your brothers have the line.
Wife of a
SPA - US Border Patrol
December 30, 2010
Sixteen yrs ago we met and became friends. And sixteen yrs later, we are STILL friends! Its been rocky at times and still we plowed forward. Remember the days you use to plow snow and call me up in the middle of the night to talk while you worked? Remember when we met for coffee on the border of Wyandotte and Ecorse in our Police cars and talked when it was a slow night? My how time has flown by. You and I have some good memories. I wouldnt have it any other way. The world lost a wonderful man. I am proud of who you were and proud to have been your friend. I am saddened at the loss of such a person full of life and a person who still had so much life to live! You will forever live in my heart. I miss and love you and miss our FB chats! Still hoping to see one pop up at some point! God has big plans for you up in heaven sweetie, I think they call it a guardian angel. Go on- You earned your wings! xo
Jennifer Schmidt
Friend
December 29, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow agents of Agent Terry.
While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.
Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.
Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department
December 28, 2010
I am very sorry this happened to your Brian. I thank you for your long and heart felt dedication to our country. I grieve greatly for your family and team members. No words can really reflect what I truly mean to express. We have the watch here and know you have it above. Rest from your labors brother.
Every time I loose a bother I think of this poem that I read at my daughter's funeral. I have read it at funerals countless times since hers and it is the deepest expression from within me that I know how to give with words.
Pass Hence
Pass hence, beloved, at the call divine,
Leaving the path we twain have trod;
Pass, and the soul that still is one with thine
Through grief shall learn the way to God.
Honor First
-Jim
SPA Chaplain Jim Stout
USBP
December 27, 2010
Brother Brian,
Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.
R.I.P. my Brother
Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( ret)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.
December 27, 2010
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