Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Boatman Drake, it has been 215 years since you were taken from us. Your successors in the US Coast Guard and US Customs and Border Protection are still fighting the same battles you did, and still facing the same risks.

Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 3, 2023

Please know that even 212 years after your heroic and untimely departure, no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always and thank you.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 3, 2020

Mr. Drake,
On today, the 210th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 3, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 205th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2013

thank you

sheryl
none

September 24, 2011

Boatman Drake,

Your honor, duty and country still running thru us, officers like me that we work for this great country USA, we remember you and your sacrifice will not be forgotten . I salute you and those before me !

Rest in Peace!

We have it from here!

CBPO Rivera
Customs and Border Protection

August 22, 2011

On the 200th anniversary of Boatman Drake's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Boatman Drake is not forgotten.

Agent Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

August 3, 2008

Mr. Drake,
Sir, On today, the 200th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Ano

August 3, 2008

Boatman Drake,
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. YOU are a HERO!!You may have left us but you will never be forgotten...God Bless you... Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 5, 2008

Unbelievable! Almost two hundred years since you gave your life for this great Country. Rest assured that your sacrifice was not in vain and you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 3, 2007

In the midnights cold dew
Thoughts bring me back to you
For I have fallen to the smugglers blade
It is my time as life begins to fade.

I walk in a your shadow of gold and blue
I tried my best did all I could do
The salt on my tongue
Memories of your shield when I was so young

Lay me down with pipes calling me home
When you find me pale face all alone
Place the Ensign over my chest
Hold back you tears I have done my best

Tell my son to carry the light I shined
It was in our blood blue and gold enshrined
Remember me with my fathers shield
To righteous we both have kneeled

What has life been but complete for me
For I have faced evil in the land air and sea
Wore my fathers shield and carried his burden
Chased the smuggler I have imprisoned

Sweat and blood for I gave it my all
Now all alone my time I am called
For I have faced the evils we fight
It is the end of my watch tonight

May 15, 2006

Boatman Drake, thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country. You are gone but not forgotten.

Daniel Olivas

December 12, 2003