Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Cousin Joe,
May you be resting in peace in the Kingdom of God. Your wife passed away four days ago. I would like to believe she is with God, with you by now. May your Love story continue in Heaven where there is Joy and Peace. Rest in Peace dear cousins.

J Gamez Mendoza
Cousin

May 22, 2023

Agent Gamez,
On today, the 45th 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.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 21, 2023

Cousin, your 45th anniversary is upon us and I pray you rest in peace in the Glory that is God's Heaven. By now you should have met up with the tios, your mom and dad. Your family on Earth will never forget you. I thank you again for your service.

J Gamez Mendoza
Cousin

March 14, 2023

I worked with Jose in the same area (M1) the night before he was killed. There is so much more to this case. Not enough was done to solve this case. How can he rest in peace?

Daniel Tarasevich
BPA, Eagle Pass, 1974-1979

February 1, 2022

Rest in peace Border Patrol Agent Gamez.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 27, 2019

Dear Cousin,
Even though it has been 41 years, the events of your passing are fresh in my mind. I pray for your family, for you. You gave it YOUR ALL. We are so proud of you and miss you terribly. May you rest in peace Joe.
Some day we will meet again. Love always.

J Gamez Mendoza
Cousin

April 30, 2019

I met Agent Gamez shortly before his death. I was working in Carrizo Springs and heard on the radio that evening that he went missing. I heard the next morning that had recovered his body. RIP.

Jack Pool, U.S. Border Patrol, 1971 to 2002. I have personally known many officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, may they rest in peace.

May 29, 2018

Dear Cousin,
Forgive me for missing the exact date of your passing.
I think about you often especially since I am now the wife of a retired BPA. Thank you Joe for your service. You are NEVER forgotten. Your family loves you and we proudly salute your ultimate sacrifice. RIP

JGM
INS

May 7, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 23, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 21, 2010

Rest in Peace brother, you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, VA

April 21, 2009

As I look at the faces of the men and women here, I see the faces of my co-workers. I can imagine each of them shooting the bull and swapping war stories at choir practice as the meat sizzles on the grill. I see them laughing, pranking and teasing their fellow agents, as we often do when we relieve stress. I wish that each of them were still here to share the good times.

And I feel compelled to look at each of the faces here and remember…to remember that each of them made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and we should NEVER forget them or their service.

Too often the sacrifices of those who serve our country are overlooked or casually dismissed by the very public they served so selflessly. But WE should never forget them…each and every one of them. May they each rest in peace eternally in God’s loving embrace.

SBPA James Doran
US Border Patrol

July 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA

April 21, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 18, 2008

Thank you for keeping are borders safe.May you rest in peace.

John.healy
Delaware Dept of Corrections

February 22, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir and know that The Lord will make sure there is justice for you.

April 21, 2006

ONE DAY YOUR MURDERER(S) WILL STAND BEFORE GOD AND FACE TRUE JUSTICE.

DEPUTY RAMON ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

December 2, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

V-28
USBP

April 21, 2005

Agent Gamez,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your servic and sacrifice for our Country and to our Patrol.

R.I.P.
A Fellow BPA

April 21, 2005

Thank you for your efforts, bravery, courage and for making the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our borders. You are a true Hero.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Department, CA.

April 21, 2004