Border Patrol remembers fallen hero, Robert Rosas

With the U.S./Mexico border mere feet away, a memorial cross draped in Old Glory lies as a reminder protecting America’s borders is a deadly job.

Though the raw edge may have worn off since Agent Robert Rosas’s execution, Border Patrol agents clearly remain on high alert. Before the murder, agents traveled in their vehicles alone, now they travel in pairs.

With the memorial standing as a back drop, Agents don’t want American’s to forget Rosas.

The permanent memorial went up weeks after the murder of Agent Rosas. The large white cross serves as a reminder Border Patrol must always remain on alert.

The large American flag flutters in the afternoon wind, inscribed on Old Glory is ‘Rest in peace Rob’ and ‘God bless your family.’ Surrounding the memorial are mementos from Rosas’ children, a toy car, flowers and I love dad stickers. Keep reading

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