United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, July 6, 2012
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr.
I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now. He set me free.... Deepest Sympathy To The Family And Friends Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr...May You Feel The Presence Of God And May He Keep You Surrounded By Love .....Is My Prayer ...amen...
THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares
July 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my brother. May you always rest in peace, and may God bring comfort and peace to your loves ones as only He can. We will never forget your service and sacrifice!
Supervisor Matt Dillon
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
July 12, 2012
May the peace of Christ surround this little family. This hero gave his best for his community & our country. Heroes come in all sizes, this man was larger than life.
Mother of a Sergeant
Colorado Springs PD
July 12, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Rest in peace brother.
Sergeant Paul Schanno
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
July 12, 2012
I hate to hear when the family has lost another member of Law Enforcement; pleasce accept our prayers.
Probation/Parole Officer Rachel Noyola
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
July 12, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Keep his memory in his daughter's minds and hearts.
Ajo ATVs
USBP
July 12, 2012
Rest In Peace Agent Cavazos. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep those on your watch safe.
Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)
July 11, 2012
Agent Cavazos,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
El Paso Station
Michael Casey
U.S. Border Patrol
July 11, 2012
Rest in peace, brother of the Badge. God bless you and your family and friends during this awful time.
Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South Lake Tahoie PD
July 11, 2012
A true case of horror for both your family and the nation as a whole. The Border Patrol performs a vital function, despite the insane odds, the constant lack of resources and a somewhat indifferent government. You had your life taken in a fight that many see as unwinnable but a fight that must be fought. I admire your efforts and those of your colleagues and I thank GOD every day for your being there. You did NOT deserve this however, neither did your family.
God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
July 11, 2012
Rest in Peace my Brother!
"Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Jack Garcia, Retired FBI Agent
FBI
July 10, 2012
Rest in peace, brother. The verses below have comforted me in times such as these. I hope they impart some sense of peace to the family, friends, and agents who knew and loved BPA Cavazos.
"And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And He that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And He said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And He said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son." - Revelation 21:3-7
M. McDaneld AC
U.S. Border Patrol
July 10, 2012
R.I.P.,Brother.
Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
July 10, 2012
Rest in peace my brother in blue. We will keep the watch from here.
I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.
Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
July 10, 2012
My sincere condolences and respect to his family and friends may the Lord be with you and all your loved ones thru this difficult time.
Sonia Robison
TSA/Homeland Security
July 10, 2012
God bless you may you rest in peace
Lt. J.P.
B.P.D.
July 10, 2012
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Agent
Leopold Cavazos Jr. as well as to the USBP.
R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit
July 10, 2012
May you rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten. I work with the men and women of the US border patrol everyday, I have much respect for everything that you do. My condolences to your family and your co-workers.
US Park Ranger
National Park Service
July 10, 2012
our prayers come from western mass, god bless
Krista Raymond
Mom
July 10, 2012
Rest In Peace! God Bless..
P/O Phil Bowdren #9905 (Retired)
Philadelphia Police Department
July 9, 2012
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
July 9, 2012
God has called another honorable and devoted brother into His kingdom to serve with all of our loving and honorable brothers and sisters who have all paid the ultimate in service to Gods children. Rest in peace brother Leopoldo. In Christ.
Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP
July 9, 2012
My condolences and prayers are with the agents of Fort Hancock, family and friends. God Bless
SBPA Nicolas J Perez
USBP EPT/FBN
July 9, 2012
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
July 9, 2012
Rest in peace brother, thanks for your sacrifice to this nation. "never forget"
SPC Kyle Pflager
United States Army Military Police (Fort Carson Police)
July 9, 2012
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