We want to welcome D-Fend Solutions Solutions to #BPF! We are excited to have them among our National Partners. We are beyond grateful to have the support and commitment of our partners to continue our #MISSION Honoring the Memory. Serving the Families. of the U.S. Border Patrol. Learn more: borderpatrolfoundation.org #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #10-42 #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
Border Patrol Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 2,028 followers
Honoring the memory. Serving the families.
About us
The Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) honors the memory of U.S. Border Patrol agents and provides resources to families of the fallen and agents seriously injured in the line of duty. On July 23, 2009, the Border Patrol Foundation was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non profit organization in Arizona. That evening, USBP Agent Robert Rosas was killed just north of the Mexico border near Campo, California, and his family was the first to receive assistance from the foundation. The development of the foundation began several years earlier—grown from the heart of then–USBP Deputy Chief Ron Colburn and his friend, Mike Conners. Both took the leadership in creating the vision of the foundation until Chief Colburn's retirement in 2009 when it became a reality.
- Website
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http://www.borderpatrolfoundation.org
External link for Border Patrol Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Serving the Families ... Honoring the Fallen
Locations
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P.O. Box 15851
Arlington, VA 22215, US
Employees at Border Patrol Foundation
Updates
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Manuel Alvarez. On Thursday, August 11, 2016, Border Patrol Agent Manuel A. Alvarez was killed in the line of duty near Casa Grande, Arizona. Agent Alvarez was involved in a vehicle accident and died at the scene. He was 37 years old and assigned to the Casa Grande Station. Agent Alvarez entered on duty July 13, 2003, as a member of U.S. Border Patrol Academy Class 557. He is survived by his wife; his four children; his parents; and his two sisters. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Inspector Agustin De La Pena. Patrol Inspector Augustin De La Pena was shot and killed when he intervened in an assault at a restaurant in Rio Grande City, Texas, at approximately 7:00 pm. He and another inspector were at dinner when a mentally ill man entered and began to argue with the owner. As the man attempted to leave he was confronted by Inspector De La Pena and a struggle ensued in which Inspector De La Pena was shot in the stomach. He continued to struggle with the suspect, and as he grew weak from blood loss, he shot and killed the suspect. Inspector De La Pena was transported to the hospital at Fort Ringgold where he died at 1:00 am on August 3rd, 1925. Inspector De La Pena had served with the United States Border Patrol for two years. He was survived by his wife and nine children. He is buried in Rio Grande City, Starr County. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨DON'T MISS OUT!!! August 11, 2024, Share, tag, & repost for colleagues & friends with BP kids that are eligible! Dig out your crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, paint, pencil, charcoal, or whatever medium (no digital, please) & enter our SUMMER ART CONTEST! Cash Prizes ranging from $75- $125 For rules & submissions, go to BP KIDS ART CONTEST | BPF.ORG (borderpatrolfoundation.org) Special THANKS to our sponsor Border Commerce & Security Council! #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #artcontest #kidscontest #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Edgardo Acosta-Feliciano. Border Patrol Edgardo Acosta-Feliciano passed away on July 31, 2021. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who determined that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Acosta-Feliciano will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger. Agent Acosta-Feliciano entered on duty on July 3, 2006, as part of the 626th Session of the Border Patrol Academy. At the time of his passing, he was assigned to the Deming Station in the El Paso Sector. Prior to becoming a Border Patrol agent, Agent Acosta-Feliciano served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairs where he did a tour in Afghanistan in 2004. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons, his father and five siblings. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Daniel P. Cox. Border Patrol Agent Daniel P. Cox passed away on July 31, 2021 after being involved in a head-on vehicle accident on State Route 86 near Three Points, Arizona. Agent Cox entered on duty on July 28, 1997, at the Eagle Pass Station in Del Rio Sector as part of the 346th Session of the Border Patrol Academy. At the time of his passing, he was assigned to the BORSTAR unit in Tucson Sector as a Canine Handler and Canine Instructor. Prior to becoming a Border Patrol agent, Agent Cox honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1998. He is survived by his two daughers, his father and two brothers. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Eric N. Cabral. Border Patrol Agent Eric Cabral suffered a fatal heart attack as the result of heat exposure when he and another agent were tracking a group of illegal aliens north of I-8 near Jacumba, California. He had been separated from his partner when a third agent found him. Agents initiated CPR and emergency medical services were rendered. Agent Cabral was flown to a hospital in San Diego, where he was pronounced dead. Agent Cabral had served with the Border Patrol for less than two years and graduated from the Border Patrol Academy as a member of Session 601. He was assigned to the Boulevard Station in the San Diego Sector. Agent Cabral was 31 years old at the time of his death and is survived by his parents and sisters. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Inspector Lon Parker. Patrol Inspector Lon Parker was killed in a battle with alien liquor smugglers 2 1/2 miles south of Wills Ranch, west of the Huachuca Mountains, in Arizona, on July 25, 1926. Late that afternoon he left camp alone to take up the trail of mounted liquor smugglers. Tracks of a man and a horse had been discovered with evidence that the man had ridden the horse where the terrain was smooth and walked over rough places, indicating that the horse was loaded with liquor or other contraband. Nothing was heard from Inspector Parker until the Wills family returned to their ranch at about 6 p.m. the same day, and found him on their woodpile dying from a gunshot wound. He had been shot with a rifle bullet in the back. He died within a few minutes without regaining consciousness. During the investigation, the body of a Mexican was found about 2 1/2 miles from the Wills' home. The Mexican was identified as Artilio Espinosa, a well-known smuggler. Espinosa's horse, with 20 gallons of mescal in cans strapped on his back, was found dead of a bullet wound. From the tracks in the area and the position of Espinosa and his horse, the investigating officers theorized that Espinosa was accompanied by another smuggler, that Inspector Parker rode up to Espinosa, covered him with a pistol and was shot by Espinosa's companion, who was purposely riding at some distance to protect Espinosa and the liquor, and that Inspector Parker, although mortally wounded, retained sufficient command of himself to kill Espinosa and his horse, using only one shot for each, and then rode 2 1/2 miles to Wills Ranch, where he collapsed. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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Today we honor the memory of Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar Jr. U.S. Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar Jr. passed away on July 25, 2020. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Aguilar will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger. Agent Aguilar served as a canine instructor and handler assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station, Del Rio Sector, Texas. He started his CBP career on April 16, 2001 and served in Eagle Pass and Eagle Pass South for his entire career. BPA Aguilar was from Lufkin, Texas, and was the eldest of 11 siblings. He was a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, and regularly coached Little League Baseball and football. He is survived by his wife, three children, his mother and father and siblings. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving
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July 23, 2023, marks our 15th anniversary for BPF. On this day, we honor and remember all 155 U.S. Border Patrol Agents and one Enforcement Analysis Specialist who paid the ultimate sacrifice and to remind the families that their fallen heroes will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. We celebrate the establishment of BPF, as well as our growth during our first years. Making an impact since 2009. HONORING THE MEMORY. SERVING THE FAMILIES. #HonoringtheMemory #BorderPatrolFoundation #BPF #CBP #BorderPatrol #BorderSecurity #BorderPatrolHQ #USBP #HonorFirst #lawenforcement #endofwatch #thingreenline #tactical #firstresponder #usa #publicsafety #eow #gonebutnotforgotten #lineofduty #neverforget #memorial #giving