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 Commissioner Message: Death in the Line of Duty
(03/31/2008)Chief David V. Aguilar and I are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of Border Patrol Agent Jarod Dittman of the Brown Field Border Patrol Station on March 30, 2008. Agent Dittman was working the midnight shift when he was involved in a single car rollover accident at approximately 1:00 a.m., while he was en route to his assigned area from the Brown Field Station. Another agent found Agent Dittman after he had been ejected from his service vehicle. Agent Dittman entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on March 5, 2007, as a member of the 660th Session of the Border Patrol Academy.Agent Dittman was assigned to the Brown Field Station immediately after graduation from the Academy.Prior to joining the Border Patrol, Agent Dittman served in the Pennsylvania National Guard.Agent Dittman was 28 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Pavlina, and their 17-month old daughter, Angela. He is also survived by his parents, brother, sister, and grandparents.Agent Dittman's death reminds us of the dangers and risks that we face on a daily basis as we work to secure our Nation's borders. On behalf of the entire U.S. Customs and Border Protection family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Agent Dittman. Today, I ask that all CBP facilities lower CBP flags immediately and fly them at half-staff until dusk on the day of interment. CBP will request authorization from DHS to lower the U.S. flag on the day of interment.Information on memorial services will be posted on CBPnet as it becomes available. All CBP Agents and Officers are authorized to display mourning bands until the time of interment.W. Ralph BashamCommissioner |
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