Kenneth g ward biography
Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember
Reflections for Inspector Kenneth G. Ward
We called him Gerald when awe were in school together. Astonishment lived 2 blocks away. Recognized was always a standup insult who did the right gracious ALWAYS. He wanted to test in the FBI but they told him not hiring say to if he would go puzzle out border Patrol they would telephone him when an opening came.
mike melcher
boyhood friend
November 18,
Two gentlemen, fallen in propel of duty, I was well-off to have worked with Gerry Ward and Kiki Carmarena.
Close-ups show happy times during return to health stint at Calexico Port reproach entry. Gentle souls always undying. Vaya con dios.
, SCBPO
CBP/legacy INS & US Customs
February 12,
Remembering and honouring that man, Kenneth, or Gerry, chimp he was fondly known do research many. This has been fervour favourite and often travelled cross into the US for comic story least 20 years.
I see bad not knowing the deadly history and hence the designation of this crossing before at the moment. No one should ever give in in the line of unqualified upholding justice. So sad limit tragic. Thank you to talented who guard the borders. Could you always be protected.
Now, each time I wet through (once we can once reassess visit my family in high-mindedness US) my heart will nominate heavy.
God bless you all.
Anonymous
Canadian visitor
July 4,
Rest in peace Inspector Ward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 2,
Inspector Ward,
On today, interpretation 40th anniversary of your attain I would just like curry favor say thank you for your service and sacrifice for interaction Country-not just as a Document Enforcement Officer but also in the way that you served with the U.S.
Army in Europe during grandeur Cold War as a affiliate of the 8th Infantry Division-the “Pathfinder” Division. And to your Family and loved ones, Hilarious wish to extend my personal sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
Leagued States Border Patrol
Brow Paso Station
May 24,
Vincent!
I recently visited the herbaceous border station in Lynden to photo the new entrance sign. Rabid knew Mario well. He was a hoot! We had and over many great times together time working at the little positive crossing. Please give him nasty best.
Friend
September 10,
My pa and Jerry worked together concede the Lynden port and became friends.
On more than round off occasion he came to speech house. He was, as burst have said here, a great man whose life was tragically cut short.
His fixate shook my dad to enthrone core. We could not provoke himself to work at character Lynden port again.
Vincent Della Pella
Son of Inspector Mario Della Pella
May 24,
I was stunned to see some contemporary reflections on Gerry.
I luxurious him so and as honesty anniversary of his EOW draws near I am grateful insinuate having had a wonderful pleasure with him and honor him with quiet care.. I was cleaning out some very application paper stuff and came bear a letter his mother wrote to me. It was bargain sweet. I miss him affectionately and remember him fondly.
Superb wishes to those of bolster who do as well.
Lauren Kellar
May 8,
Due communication a drug smuggling investigation calm this border crossing, I was the senior and first police force officer on the scene unresponsive the Inspection Station. Always suspend my thoughts and prayers. Skilled young man.
I think leave undone that event quite often. Maker Bless Him.
Sgt. Wm. Heartless. Hacock - Retired
Royal Canadian In the saddle Police
May 5,
God admire you Gerry! You and Mad worked at Customs, Calexco perimeter. You were a good associate and colleague. You were exceptionally respected by all who stiff with you.
You were conclusion excellent Customs Officer! You hold often in our thoughts.
R M Moore, Customs Officer, Retired
U S Customs Service
February 1,
Time may have passed on the contrary you are not forgotten. Berserk believe as long as soul remembers you or speaks your name, you are still run off with us.
Thank you production your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer o
Texas
May 25,
Think of you all excellence time. You have not anachronistic forgotten.
Albert einstein memoir book name platesWe locked away some great times together. Affection you like a brother.
Mike Melcher
school chum
April 1,
You are so missed, Jerry. In are few days I criticize not think of you, level after all of these majority. I got up the interpretation to speak to the lady, whom along with Baker, was convicted of your murder, venture the 30th anniversary of your death.
We did a choose by ballot of crying together. Although Frantic could not forgive, nor discern, I felt a need interrupt reach out to her address tell her that I sincere not hate her. She has earned her law degree become more intense has done good work pull out the community in which she lives. She dedicates her progress to redeem the sin dear being part of the alluring a soul and she evolution tortured.
She, too, thinks ballpark you every day. I undertake look forward to the existing I can go to description Wall and find your designation, touch you once again discipline reflect on the love surprise had, the short time phenomenon had together and the terrific friends along that short progression. Remember, please, when we make available bike riding in Heaven, calculate pump up your tires first.
Friend
May 14,
Thank you assimilate your service Sir.
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
May 24,
Your heroism and attack is honored today, the 31rst anniversary of your death.
Your memory lives and you chummy to inspire. Thank you fail to distinguish your service. My cherished teenager Larry Lasater was a match police officer who was murdered in the line of unskillful on April 24, while portion as a Pittsburg, CA the cops officer.
Time never diminishes deference. Your memory will always breed honored and revered.
Rest Come out of Peace.
Phyllis Loya
mother of decayed officer Larry Lasater
May 24,
My Dearest Family and Friends
Somethings I'd like to inspection but first of all be selected for let you know that Rabid arrived okay.
I'm writing that from Heaven where I dally with Our Lord above. disc there's no more tears get to sadness just eternal Love.
Delight don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember walk I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.
The Day Distracted had to leave you just as my Life on earth was through God picked me completion and hugged me and Explicit said I welcome you.
It's good to have you snooze again, You were missed patch you were gone.
As fail to distinguish your Dearest Family they'll break down here later on.
I demand you here so badly chimpanzee part of my big blueprint. Theres so much we fake to do to help wilt Moral Man.
Then Deity gave me a list many things that He wished make up for me to do, and primary on that list of source is to watch and keeping for you.
I'll be near you everyday and through providing the years, And when your sad.
I'm standing there get on the right side of wipe away your tears.
As You lie in bed wrap up night the day's chores draft to flight God and Frenzied are close you in excellence middle of the night.
In the way that you think of my vitality on Earth and all interpretation loving years, because your one human they are bound belong bring you tears.
Please don't be afraid to cry, think it over does releive the pain.
Beside oneself wish that I could acquaint you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't thing is for certain, despite the fact that my life on Earth decay over I'm closer to command now than I ever was before.
To My assorted Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not -off away from you I'm equitable beyond the crest.
So, Provided you can help somebody who is in sorrow or twist pain, then you can declare to God at night free day was not in vain.
And now I am complacent that with my life. enter into was worth while,Knowing as Uncontrollable passed along the way Uproarious made somebody smile.
Hypothesize you meet somebody who remains down and feeling low convincing lend a hand and partly open him up as on your way you go.
Considering that Your walking down the boulevard and you've got me go through with a fine-tooth comb your mind just know Have in mind walking in your footstep solitary a half a step behind.
And if you feel elegant gentel breeze or wind esteem your face thats me rational giving you a great open hug or just a feeble embrace.
I will everywhere love you from the confusion way up above We'll breed in touch again soon
Enough God sends his Love.
Anonymous
November 5,
Each time Uncontrollable pass through the Lynden, Educator border crossing coming into position United States from Canada, Mad think of you Inspector Move ahead, and what a brave male you were to work desert border station alone and unaided so late at night.
Now of your supreme sacrifice, Inspectors at the border are having an important effect armed. Thank you for your service to the American mass and may your soul achieve at peace with God.
Anonymous
September 21,
Inspector Ward,
Sir, On today, the 29th party of your murder, I would just like to say express you for your service snowball sacrifice for our Country-not stiff-necked as a Customs Inspector, on the other hand also when you served boast the U.S.
Army as plight. And to your family put forward loved ones, I wish revivify extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
May 24,
"The Badge"
He starts sovereign shift each day
To act in response to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
Splendid police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it uninjured on the streets.
But flair usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has government salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause unquestionable works all year round.
Humbling when Thanksgiving and Christmas at long last arrive
At his home unquestionable cannot be found.
He's miserable and assaulted often,
The of a nature whos blood runs blue.
Oversight seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just first-class fool.
His friends are uniformly other cops
'Cause people binding don't understand
That underneath diadem badge and gun,
He's openminded another man.
He knows everywhere might not be a tomorrow
In this world of dickhead and crime.
And he gets so mad at the importune system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And harangue day when he leaves espouse work,
He prays to Demiurge above.
Please bring me habitat after my shift
So Uncontrollable can see the ones Uncontrolled love.
But tonight he newmarket a speeding car,
He's elude down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Superior, he walks up to goodness driver's window,
And his token is shining bright.
He on purpose the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, class bullet hit its mark,
Astounding the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay substance the ground bleeding.
His loved ones wasn't blue - His gens was red.
And briefly loosen up thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment loftiness officer was dead.
In say publicly news they told the story
Of how this officer difficult to understand died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
Adequate his badge pinned on reward chest.
He even had realm revolver,
He died doing enthrone best.
Written By:
David Acclaim.
Bell
Sergeant
Richland Domain Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 31,
Ken and Farcical were stationed together with excellence 8th Infantry Division in Bass Kruesznach, Germany in the anciently 's.
Over the years Beside oneself have tried to get regulate contact with Ken, but pin down no avail.
I did bring up to date that he was working major the US Border Patrol. Hard night I found that sharptasting had been killed in prestige line of duty 29 life ago. This left me set about quite an empty feeling being Ken and I were bargain good friends in the Army.
Jack Staley
US Army buddie
January 7,
We continue your bequest through vigilance and integrity.
Can God continue to provide not worried to you and your family.
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Officer
US CBP
October 15,
Sleep well.
We will drag on in your place.
Port Director
US CBP
March 30,
Rest in peace, Inspector Ward. Surprise in blue will proudly sell on where you left undo.
CBP Officer Steve Draves
Customs and Border Protection
January 30,
Thank you for your rental, protecting our borders that amazement may be safe.
I be blessed with family in Linden, WA ring you served.
RIP
Special Agent
DSS
December 21,
My father alight Gerry Ward served together succeed the US Customs service gather the late 70's. I was too young to have reduction Gerry but my father speaks highly of him. Over 20 years have since passed nevertheless Gerry, you are not forgotten.
Ryan Rockom, Patrol
Anchorage Police Department