United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY Police Department
May 30, 2017
Rest in Peace Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of the USA.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you burns forever in the lake of fire.
Amen.
B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent Retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
May 29, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
May 28, 2017
Isaac,
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.
Mike Casey
El Paso Station
Michael Casey
United States Border Patrol
May 28, 2017
Your sacrifice to our society and nation will never be forgotten brother. May you rest in peace
Sgt (retired) Steven Stafford
Saraland Alabama Police Department
May 28, 2017
Rest In Peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
May 28, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jacquie Rebel survivor
May 28, 2017
Rest in Peace Isaac.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten.
Lt. James Gruenfelder
Suffolk County Police Department, NY
Brotherhood For The Fallen
May 28, 2017
Rest in peace my brother. Our prayers are with you, your family and members of the U.S. Border Patrol.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.
May 28, 2017
Agent Morales,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.
Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79
May 28, 2017
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
May 27, 2017
Wow he still chased after being stabbed in the eye. What a tough guy! Sad to see him go.
Deputy Dan Melone
Marshall County Sheriff Office
May 27, 2017
Rest in peace Brother Isaac.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
May 27, 2017
Rest in Peace, Border Patrol Agent Morales. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect those that protect us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
May 27, 2017
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office
May 27, 2017
RIP BROTHER.
Lt.. Col (Retired) E.J Williams
DARE COUNTY S.O. (NC)
May 27, 2017
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
May 27, 2017
Rest in peace brother. Job well done! Thanks for your service.
WARDEN JOHN MOORE
WISCONSIN CONSERVATION WARDEN
May 27, 2017
Agent Isaac, I pray for the repose of your soul. God must have a reason for taking you back to Himself during the prime of your life. You have been a faithful servant, protecting others even in the most extreme danger. May our Lord immerse you in His Divine Mercy.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
May 27, 2017
RIP. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.
Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)
May 27, 2017
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P. Waggle
Civilian
May 27, 2017
May God grant your family and friends fast healing in their time of need. Agent Morales thank you for your service and your capture of this unforgiving person. Take your spot above and watch over your loved ones and friends. Your Brothers and Sisters in blue Salute you and will take it from here.
Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept Oh
Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio
May 26, 2017
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho
May 26, 2017
On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales, and the extended law enforcement family of the United States Department of Homeland, Border Patrol.
End of Watch: May 24, 2017
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Agent Morales. Thank you for your 8 years of service as a guardian. Rest in Peace Brother.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office
May 26, 2017
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