Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Agent Kanas. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kanas Family and the CBP - Air and Marine Operations.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

December 21, 2024

Rest in peace Air Interdiction Officer Kanas.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2024

God bless you Jeffrey Kanas. Thank you for protecting the United States of America and defending us from evil for 16 years! Thank you for being a U.S. Navy veteran. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife and two children.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

December 21, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas. 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 - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government.

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

December 21, 2024

In times of loss, we come together to honor the memory and service of those who have passed. It's a moment to reflect on the impact they've had on the lives of others, and the legacy they leave behind. Their dedication and service will always be remembered, and their spirit will continue to inspire. May comfort find its way to you and all those mourning this loss.

Retired Reserve Police Officer

December 21, 2024

Rest In Peace Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas! Thank you for your 16 years of service with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government and also, thank you for your service for becoming a United States Navy Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your two Children, the rest of your Family and Friends, and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

December 21, 2024

Dear Exec Asst Commissioner Jonathan P. Miller:

I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas, a brave and dedicated lawman.

The news of Agent Kanas’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Agent Kanas’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Agent Kanas had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

To you, Exec Asst Commissioner Miller, and the entire United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 44+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Agent Kanas, a brave and dedicated professional, be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr. - PM, PP, PGP, DrE
Chief of Police (retired)

December 21, 2024

Air Interdiction Agent Kanas, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your military and 16 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 21, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

December 21, 2024

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

December 21, 2024

God rest your soul, Agent Kanas. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

December 21, 2024

God gives us great men in times of great need. You were one of those men, braveheart. When someone speaks of courage, they speak of heroes like you. May God bless you and yours forever.

Patricia Harrison

December 21, 2024

Rest in Peace Agent Kanas. 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 21, 2024

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

December 21, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 21, 2024