Patrol Inspector Ross A. Gardner

Patrol Inspector Ross A. Gardner

United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, October 28, 1925

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Ross A. Gardner

Patrol Inspector Ross Gardner was killed in a motorcycle crash while returning to Elsinore, California, from San Diego, California, from a temporary duty assignment.

He was riding a government motorcycle that he had taken to San Diego to get repaired. He struck a stalled vehicle that was parked with no lights on in a travel lane of the highway just outside of Elsinore.

Inspector Gardner had served with the United States Border Patrol for only 10 months. He was survived by his mother.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Location California
Incident Date Tuesday, October 27, 1925

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2014