| Customs and Border Protection Memorial Ceremony
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Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week was held in May to pay tribute to the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect U.S. citizens with courage and dedication. These observances remind us of the ongoing need for vigilance against all forms of crime, especially acts of terrorism.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a Memorial Ceremony on May 14, 2003, to honor officers from the legacy Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Border Patrol, who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our borders.The ceremony was held in a courtyard adjoining the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. As bagpipers played, officers from legacy agencies carried the colors to the site chosen for the memorial celebration. Passers-by, visitors to the nation's capital and CBP employees all came together as part of the event, drawn by the deep emotion and dignity which characterized the ceremony. | | Photo Credit: James Tourtellotte |
| CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner observes the Border Patrol Bagpiper Band during the Memorial Ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
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| | Photo Credit: James Tourtellotte |
| The changing of the legacy Customs Service Honor Guard at the Memorial Ceremony was conducted continuously through the morning.
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| | Photo Credit: James Tourtellotte |
| CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner and Border Patrol Chief Gus De La Viña, joined by Assistant Chief Dan Harris, Jr., participate in the wreath laying ceremony honoring employees that have died in the line of duty.
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