United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr.
Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, I pray. Amen.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Independent Christian Law Enforcement Chaplain
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
December 11, 2022
Rest in peace sir
Supporter Margaret Raux
Supporter
December 11, 2022
RIP CBP brother BPA Raul Gonzalez.
Air & Marine Officer Robert Flint
DHS U.S. Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine, Riverside C
December 11, 2022
R.I. P. you are a true hero. God bless your family ,friends and peers. May God bring them comfort and peace.
Lt. (Ret) John Rossi
Collier County Sheriff’s Office
December 10, 2022
I pray for the family, he was too young. BPA is one of the toughest jobs out there, he is a hero.
Retired Sergeant Leslie VanderWel
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Washington State
December 10, 2022
The courageous and heroic work of Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. will never be forgotten. His unwavering dedication to the United States of America is an inspiration to all.
To the family of Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr., please know that your warriors outstanding work at the southern border of the United States of America has protected me and my family 1858 miles away. And for that, my family and I will be forever indebted.
Tpr. John P. Moretti, Jr. (retired)
NYSP
December 10, 2022
RIP BROTHER!!
Stephen Bruet, Retired Probation Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
December 9, 2022
Rest in Peace Agent Gonzalez. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gonzalez Family and the US Department. of Homeland Security-US Border Patrol.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
December 9, 2022
Requiescat in Paces
Sergean Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
December 9, 2022
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY. REST IN GODS ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN Linda Ke
None
December 9, 2022
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by 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 Customs and Border Protection. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
December 9, 2022
On behalf of Raul's children, I would like to thank you for the outpouring love. I knew Raul for 20 years as he was married to my sister. He was the kindest person and I knew. Always looking after his kids and wanting the best for them. His kids really needed him.
The last couple of days have been extremely difficult and I am sure it won't get any easier from here. I will be sharing the beautiful messages to his children and family as I am sure it will help them grieve as it has helped me. A Go Fund me page under the name of "Sebastian & Camila's Future" has been set up by his Border Patrol coworkers for the children. Although it won't replace their father it may help them in the future for college or other endeavors they pursue.
I happened to stumble on this link through a Twitter post and I so glad I did. Words cannot express how thankful we are to the law enforcement community for all the kind words. Thank you
Civilian
Sebastian & Camila's Aunt
December 9, 2022
Rest in Peace Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr.! Thank you for your over 10 years of service with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your son, your daughter, your father, your brother, your grandmother, your girlfriend, and all of your aunts, and uncles during this terrible tragedy, and we want him to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
December 9, 2022
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
December 9, 2022
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
December 9, 2022
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
December 9, 2022
I miss you and Love you Brother. We will always cherish your memory and keep your children in our Family. RIP Rino, we'll see you again some day and we'll hug like we alwys did.
BPA Raul Rivera
United States Border Patrol
December 9, 2022
Terrible that our senile regime in power now could care less about all our brave warriors and never give them the respect they deserve. This is a very tragic loss of our brave Border Patrol officers who give all they have ln order to keep our country safe. Unfortunately. Our heartless government just doesn’t care. We in Law Enforcement know that this brave warrior is truly missed by all. May God bless you and your family and please know we loveband will honor you till the end of time. To your family, always know you are also in our hearts. Semper Fi and Rest in Peace true warrior. ❤️
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
December 8, 2022
I will not forget what you told me on Thursday last week (12/01/2022), I will not forget the little people. You were a role model for all agents at the station. You will be missed. Can’t wait to ride my dirt bike next to you again.
K. Brandel, SBPA
U.S. Border Patrol
December 8, 2022
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 Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection.
End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
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
December 8, 2022
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, 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 Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr.
Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
December 8, 2022
Rest in Peace Agent Gonzalez. 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
December 8, 2022
Rest in peace Border Patrol Agent Gonzalez.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2022
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
December 8, 2022
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
December 8, 2022
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