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Friday, September 10, 2010

Officer Down


Border Patrol Agent Michael V. Gallagher
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Border Patrol
End of Watch: Thursday, September 2, 2010
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault


Border Patrol Agent Michael Gallagher was killed in an automobile accident on Federal Route 19 on the Tohono O'odham Reservation near Casa Grande, Arizona.


His truck was struck by a drunk driver who ran a stop sign. The collision caused his truck to overturn, ejecting him from the vehicle. The drunk driver was charged with voluntary manslaughter, DUI, and other charges.


Agent Gallagher had served with the United States Border Patrol for two years and was assigned to the Tucson Sector. He is survived by his wife, two sons, mother, father, and two sisters.


Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch




Day is done, gone the sun,


From the lake, from the hills,


From the sky.


All is well, safely rest,


God is nigh.

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