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Father you have said that "greater love hath no man then this. That a man lay down his life for his friends. 15:13 (NIV)
Father, the law enforcement officer, no matter what the particular title he works under has chosen a profession where he will live this verse daily. He has chosen to be his brother's keeper, knowing that he will not be appreciated, will be criticized and will be held to a higher standard then even those who make the very laws he is tasked to enforce. Give him courage Lord, that he might always stand for what is true, right and good...even when it means he must stand alone. Give him courage Lord, to conquer his own fear and to take him where others will not go. Give him strength Lord, to protect others and strength of spirit to lead others. Let his heart not be hardened by the evil that he must deal with daily Lord, but let him always have compassion for those he is sworn to protect and who need him. Keep him faithful Lord, faithful to his family, his job, his community, and most of all you Lord. We pray heavenly Father that he will never be alone, because you will ever be at his side to protect, comfort and guide him. We ask all this things, in the name if our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Police Officer Eric Jay Van Fossan Eagle Pass Police Department - Texas
Age: 38 Tour of Duty:
11 years Eric Van Fossan suffered a fatal heart attack immediately after he and other officers struggled with a suspect at the scene of a domestic disturbance.
During the altercation, the officers were forced to use pepper spray on the
suspect. After getting the man handcuffed, Officer Van Fossan stepped back and
collapsed.
Deputy Sheriff David Arron Jones Maverick County Sheriff's Department - Texas Age: 29 Deputy Jones was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant
that stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Deputy Sheriff Arturo Sanchez Balboa Maverick County Sheriff's Department Age: 47 Deputy Balboa was shot and killed while attempting to negotiate with a bank
robbery suspect who was holding several people hostage inside a bank. The
suspect suddenly shot Deputy Balboa and then attempted to flee. He was shot and
wounded by other officers and then taken into custody.
Senior Border Patrolman Jefferson L. Barr
Cause of Death: Gunfire At approximately 10:30 p.m., Jan. 19, SR. Border Patrol Agent Jefferson Barr and his partner, Agent Ned Thomas responded to an electronic sensor activity at a location on the Rio Grande, 2.5 miles down river from the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. The two agents took up positions on a trail leading away from the sensor activations to await possible alien foot traffic. When Agents Barr and Thomas challenged four individuals carrying bundles of suspected narcotics, the subjects dropped their loads and three of them attempted to flee towards the river. Agent Thomas grappled with one of the three as the fourth subject simultaneously, responded with gunfire at Agent Jefferson Barr. The suspect expended all eight rounds from a .22 caliber revolver, striking Agent Barr in the left shoulder area. The path of the projectile that struck Agent Barr was such that the wound was fatal instantly. Agent Barr fired six rounds from his .357 magnum service revolver during the gunfight, striking the suspect once. The round struck the suspect's left wrist, shattering his wristwatch, and entered his abdominal cavity. The suspect was able to walk to the river and cross back into the Republic of Mexico. He was found shortly thereafter, suffering from his wounds and was taken for medical treatment. He was subsequently taken into custody by Mexican authorities.
Inspector Richard Mack Latham United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service
Cause of Death: Gunfire Inspector Latham was shot and killed after being kidnapped from the Del Rio, Texas, port of entry. Four men who had just committed an armed robbery in the Republic of Mexico, were attempting to enter the United States but were stopped to be inspected. When Inspector Latham discovered the stolen jewelry, the men abducted him at gunpoint. The men shot and killed him outside the city of Eagle Pass, Texas, with his own service weapon. Two suspects were located a short time later in a taxi and were stopped by the Highway Patrol. The suspect with Inspector Latham's gun committed suicide and other suspect was arrested. The two other men were arrested in Mexico a short time later. The suspect arrested in the United States was sentenced to life in prison and the two other suspects were sentenced to 23 years in prison. Inspector Latham's grandfather, Inspector James Wallen, was shot and killed near the same port of entry in March 6, 1923.
Inspector James A. Wallen United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service
Cause of Death: Gunfire Inspector Wallen was shot and killed in the line of duty in Del Rio, Texas. Inspector Wallen was the grandfather of Inspector Richard Latham, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on January 27, 1984, near the same spot.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Norris Meister Zavala County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Cause of Death: Gunfire Chief Deputy Meister was shot and killed during a drug sting operations. He and another deputy were ambushed by three suspects at the scene in Lytle, Texas. Chief Deputy Meister was shot twice by one of the suspects, armed with a .22 caliber rifle. The other deputy was able to return fire, killing two of the suspects. The third suspect was taken into custody after trying to flee the area.
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