Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I served in the Army with John.
Never forgot him.
Easy going
Great laugh
Salt of the earth
A man's man!
Rest in peace, John

Ira Berkowitz
US Army

October 13, 2024

Rest in Peace Sir
You are not forgotten.

G. Zuno, SBPA
USBP - Calexico Station

March 23, 2016

The Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial remembers United States Border Patrol Agent John Robert McCravey, who died in the line of duty today in 1987.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Fallen Not Forgotten

Officer Mike Boston
IVLEM Vice President

February 23, 2015

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 23, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Y-7
USBP

February 23, 2010

I didn't know about this website, until losing a very good friend this year, Officer Paul Sciullo. I think about you every now and then, and I wish that I had been able to get to know you like I did your brothers, and Katie. You were willing to sacrifice everything for others, and I don't have words for this kind of service and how I feel about it... Much love to your loved ones, and I wish that you were here. Love, Mandy

Amanda Warfield
Family

September 29, 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

"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 McCravey,
On today, the the 21st 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.
A fellow BPA

Anonymous

February 23, 2008

Today on the 20th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for those you left behind.
Rest in peace Sir, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 14, 2008

John was really good friends with my ex-husband Jim Denton, who has since passed away also, from cancer. Jim really missed you after you were gone John but I feel comfort that you and he are up in heaven having the same old fun and causing innocent mischief, as you did on earth. God really has his hands full with both of you. say HI to Jim for me and continue on... :-)

Cuca (Denton) Carney
USBP

August 1, 2007

I was John's car pool partner and co-worker. We had a lot of great times working and socializing. He was a great guy and he had a great wife and kids.

I was on duty and at the scene the day of the accident. I assisted in his rescue and conducted CPR on one of the aliens from his vehicle. Both died. This scene has and will haunt me forever.

Ironically, exactly one year (2/20/88) after the accident my first child was born.

Joan and I miss you John.

William Wallace
US ICE

April 6, 2007

Two decades have passed since you were called away and you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 23, 2007

May you be blessed by Our Lord and may He continue to comfort and strengthen your loved ones.

February 23, 2007

To the family and friends of Agent John McCravey and most especially to Agent McCravey himself:

On this the nineteenth anniversay of your untimely death, please know you are not forgotten. Your valor and dedication to your job will always be remembered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for your service to your community and country and the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on February 23, 1987.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PS. eow 4/24/05

February 23, 2006

To the family and friends of Agent John McCravey and most especially to Agent McCravey himself:

On this the nineteenth anniversay of your untimely death, please know you are not forgotten. Your valor and dedication to your job will always be remembered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for your service to your community and country and the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on February 23, 1987.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PS. eow 4/24/05

February 23, 2006

There were many of us with you in the water on the day that lead to your end of watch. We tried so very hard to make right what had gone wrong. We did our best, but God needed you more.

I remember the passion and enthusiasm that you had for life and for everything that you did. I will always remember. Rest well knowing that you are not forgotten and that you have earned your place in heaven.

C-202

Bruce Cooke, Assistant Chief
CBP - Office of Border Patrol

August 29, 2005

I miss you. I think of you every day. I love you.

Eldest Daughter

July 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

V-28
USBP

February 23, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 23, 2004