Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Keenan,
Sir, I might’ve got your anniversary wrong on the previous reflection I left for you. On today, the 30th 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.

A fellow BPA

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2019

Agent Keenan,
On today, the 40th 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.

A fellow BPA

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2019

Rest in peace Patrol Agent Keenan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2019

John,

I didn't know you. I have only read your story. I got to take pictures at a dedication event that recently took place. A tree planted in your honor shortly after your death, has grown big and strong and now has a plaque with your name, to remember a life cut too short.
I would love to share the pic with your family as well as collect any pictures you would be willing to share.
Sorry for your loss,

BPA Magnuson
[email protected]

BPA Magnuson
BP RGV Sector

December 11, 2017

John , you Barbara, Christina and Johnny will forever be in my heart.

Dora Flores/Sears Roebuck & Co. McAllen
Friend

November 17, 2015

You are loved and missed by many! You have brought much joy and laughter to so many! I love you and miss you! RIP until we meet again!

Sondra Booze
Sister-inlaw

November 28, 2012

RIP Old Man. Love you always

Sgt. Keenan
Son

November 27, 2012

I’m writing a paper on your life and memory, you will never be forgotten...May God Bless, you and your family always and forever!

JET
USBP

August 22, 2012

You are living on as my silent partner. God bless!!

BPA(T)

January 2, 2012

Sadly, your tour ended this day....mine started this day many many miles away!....God Bless you Hero and your sacrifice....still fighting the good fight!....

Anonymous

January 11, 2011

AFTER 20 YEATS IT HASN'T GOT ANY EASIER. THIS THANKSGIVING WAS HARD TO ENJOY FULLY. YOUR SON IS HAVING VERY SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES AND I WISH YOU WERE HER WITH ME. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE MEET YOUR GRANDKIDS THEY ARE VERY SPECIAL LITTLE PEOPLE. CHRISTAIM JUST TURN 13 HE;S THE ONE WHO WROTE ON THIS MEMORIAL HE'S A SWEET BOY. TYBEE IS 10 SHE OUR PRINCESS. JOHN DONALD KEENAN 4TH IS 5 AND HE LOOKS JUST LIKE JOHN WHEN HE WAS THAT AGE. THEY TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. JR. LOVES BLUE CHEESE JUST LIKE HIS GRANDPA JOHN, CHRISTAIN CAN'T HEAR ENOUGH STORIES ABOUT YOU HE KNOWS YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN A FUN GRANDPA. I LOVE YOU AND MISS U MORE THAN EVER. YOUR WIFE ALWAYS.

BARBARA KEENAN
WIFE

November 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you.
I am sure you are proud of your family members who have continued your legacy of protecting and serving.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 27, 2009

Dear Grandpa John,

I wish I could have met you. I have heard really good stories about you, like how you loved fireworks and you looking at guns would be like a kid in a candy shop. Everyone misses you you would have been a really good grandfather you and I could have hunted and lit fire works together.i miss meeting you. love,christian fushek

Anonymous

November 16, 2009

Your memory lives on....you are never forgotten by those you love.

Anonymous

December 21, 2008

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

John,
Whenever I try to explain to someone about what Joie de Vivre really means it is you who comes immediately to my mind. Your intensity and joy in life for me still outshine all the events of that terrible fall evening. Reading through some of these reflections I see that you would be immensely pleased and proud of your children and of Barbara and all that they've done and become. I can still hear your great booming laugh and see the twinkle in your eye when ever you smiled.

Rest in peace my brother,
Pat O'Rahilly
USBP

Patrick O'Rahilly BPA
USBP

June 11, 2008

In memory of your service, the baton that you passed to your children and the lives that you touched: Maintiens Le Droit. Matthew 5:9

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 23, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 18, 2008

Agent Keenen,
On today, the 18th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and the Patrol. And to your family and loved ones,I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
A fellow BPA

Anonymous

November 27, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 27, 2007

John, it's been a long time, almost 18 years. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. This time of the year is still difficult for me. Rest well partner, you'll not be forgotten.

Robert A. Schaller
USBP (1987-91)

November 7, 2007

Dear Barbara,You have so much to be proud of, you and John's children following in their Dad's foot steps! Kent is Dept of Home Land Sec. Who would have thought Burnaby would be the birthplace of hero's? Jamie Stovall Girvan

August 19, 2007

Thinking of you and your family today.
God Bless You,
Tracey DeLitta Tousley
Daughter of David Robert DeLitta
eow 10-28-88

Tracey DeLitta Tousley
daughter of David Robert DeLitta EOW 10-28-88

November 27, 2005

johnny it is nov again. and its so sad. johnny i had 2 boys. they know you only by memories. and pictures. you are a legend and a hero.i miss you so much you were the one i was so close to. you taught me how to shot and talked to me about hunting and fireworks and pranks. i miss talking to you about aventures. johnny after you died i fainally flew and say the world. i just wish you were around so i could share adventures.i miss you johnny and someday i want you to be their when i leave this life.i love you your sister ellen

ellen keenan
sister of john keenan

November 13, 2005

Johnny, really miss you. You were like a brother to me, and easier to talk to than my real brother way back when. Have known your family all my life, had great times with all of you, and to this day your sister Kathy and me are still best friends. I know they all miss you terribly, and we are all very proud of you. Love Pam

Pamela Beterbide
Family Friend

June 30, 2005