Officials at the Nogales Border Patrol Station unveiled a new stone monument honoring fallen Border Patrol Agent Alexander Kirpnick who was killed in the line of duty 20 years ago on June 3rd, 1998.
Agent Kirpnick was shot and killed near Nogales while attempting to apprehend a group of drug mules.
Agents and Agent Kirpnick’s family members participated in a private ceremony held in Potrero Canyon where the shooting happened.
Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent Rodolfo Karisch and Deputy Chief Self served as keynote speakers during the memorial ceremony.
Agent Kirpnick’s sister, as well as a childhood friend and fellow co-workers, also shared personal memories during the event that included military-style honors presented by Tucson Sector’s Honor Guard.
Since the Border Patrol’s inception on May 28th, 1924, 127 brave agents lost their lives in the line of duty; 12 of them belonging to Tucson Sector.
