Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Zarate,
On today, the 3rd anniversary of your death 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
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 16, 2024

Rest in peace Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate and thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 2, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Agent Zarate will not be forgotten. I am praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

September 9, 2021

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

September 7, 2021

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

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 28, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

August 28, 2021

Agent Zarate, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 28, 2021

Rest in Peace Agent Zarate. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

August 27, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Zarate. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Customs and Border Protection.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 26, 2021

Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate, thank you for your service and sacrifice to protect our great nation. May God watch over you, your family and all men and women of the border patrol during this incredibly difficult time.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office

August 24, 2021

Please accept my heartfelt condolences Take solace in the fact that john is in a better place, till we meet him again, may he continue to rest with the Lord. You may not know this, but grieving can help you heal better, so take your time. Remembering you and Agent Zarate today and always. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Anne Hunsinger
UPOA

August 24, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Agent Zarate and the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol during this time. Thank you, Agent Zarate, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

August 24, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

August 23, 2021

My prayers are with his family

Cheryl L Burns

August 23, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 23, 2021

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 23, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 23, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 23, 2021

On be half of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Border Patrol Agent, Richard Zarate, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Border Patrol Agent succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 23, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 23, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate
and the extended law enforcement family of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Border Patrol.


End of Watch Monday, August 16, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 23, 2021

Zarate family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Agt.Zarate thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.

August 23, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets 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, U.S. Government.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

August 23, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

August 23, 2021

Rest in Peace, Border Patrol Agent Zarate. 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

August 22, 2021