United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, November 15, 1954
Reflections for Border Patrol Inspector James Martin Kirchner
Patrol Inspector Kirchner,
On today, the 70th 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.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 15, 2024
Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Border Patrol Inspector Kirchner.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 15, 2018
Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family, and I am so sorry this happened to him. May it help his family to know that time & distance doesn't matter to our Law Enforcement family. His memory is held as dear today as the day he lost his life and we still mourn his passing. He will not be forgotten.
Vicki Hare
Salisbury NC PD
June 30, 2010
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 22, 2008
You area remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 28, 2007
Brother, 53 years ago you paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to this day you haven't been forgotten.
BP Sister
SPA
USBP
November 15, 2007
Inspector Kirchner,
On today, the 52nd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and the Patrol.
A fellow BPA from EPT/EPS
Anonymous
November 15, 2006
Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten.
Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA
November 15, 2004
Rest in peace brother.
V-28
USBP
November 15, 2004
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