United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, July 11, 2020
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Enrique J. Rositas, Jr.
Agent Rositas,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the USAF as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 11, 2021
On behalf of Alabama Concerns of Police Survivors, we offer our heart felt condolences for your family.
Cindy Hatcher
President of the Alabama chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors
June 14, 2021
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
August 12, 2020
Thank You for your contribution to our Country, and Thank You to your Family for their sacrifices. I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenantm Frank J Corasa
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 5, 2020
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Agent Rositas and the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol during this time. Thank you, Agent Rositas, for your service.
National Police Wives Association
July 31, 2020
He was a great Agent and better man. He was a mentor to many of his trainees and peers. We will feel this one for now and some time to come.
SBPA Marcos Carmona
CBP / USBP
July 27, 2020
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the United States Border Patrol. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
July 26, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)
July 23, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Agent Rositas.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
July 22, 2020
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
"Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 21, 2020
God bless you Border Patrol Agent Enrique Rositas, Jr. ! Thank you for your many years of service with the United States Border Patrol at the Rio Grande Valley Sector, and for your service with the United States Air Force. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
July 21, 2020
Rest, brother.
Sgt Steve Headle
Mishawaka, IN police
July 20, 2020
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
July 20, 2020
Agent Rositas, thank you for your years of service trying to keep our borders secure. Your efforts are commendable. Brother, may God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace. So long as those who know and love you best keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
July 20, 2020
RIP Brother Rositas. Thank you for your lifetime of service to our country and the law enforcement community. You will not be forgotten.
Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois
July 20, 2020
RIP Border Patrol Agent Rositas. Thank you for your service to the country and the citizens of the United States of America
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
July 20, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Border Patrol Agent Enrique J. Rositas, Jr. during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Border Patrol Agent Enrique J. Rositas, Jr.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
July 20, 2020
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Agent Rositas and the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol during this time. Thank you, Agent Rositas, for your service.
National Police Wives Association
July 20, 2020
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Border Patrol Agent Enrique J. Rositas, Jr. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, United States Government.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
July 19, 2020
Rest in Peace, Border Patrol Agent Rositas. 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
July 19, 2020
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
July 18, 2020
Rest In Peace my fellow BP Agent
Border Patrol Agent Sergio Hernandez
Border Patrol
July 18, 2020
Rest in peace Agent Enrique J. Rositas, Jr. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired
July 18, 2020
Rest in Peace Agent Rositas. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
July 18, 2020
My condolences to the Rositas family..... Rest In Peace Brother!!!
Border Patrol Agent Francis Iweze
U.S Border Patrol
July 18, 2020
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