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Chief Michael J. Fisher and I regret to inform you of the death of Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie. On Tuesday, October 2, 2012, Agent Ivie, of the Brian A. Terry Station, was mortally wounded in the line of duty near Bisbee, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Christy Lyn; his daughters, Regan and Presley; his mother Cheryl, his father Doug, four siblings, Chris, Andrea, Rick, and Joel who is a Border Patrol Agent, and his step-mother Donetta.
Another Border Patrol Agent was also wounded during the incident and has been treated and released from the hospital. We pray for his rapid and complete recovery.
Agent Nicholas Ivie entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on January 3, 2008, as a member of the 733rd Session of the Border Patrol Academy. Upon graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the Naco (now known as the Brian A. Terry) Station in the Tucson Sector.
Agent Ivie, sadly, joins many brave men and women who sacrificed all in defense of our Nation, for the security of the American people and the preservation of our way of life. It is our somber duty to preserve and honor their memories, and through dedication to our mission, ensure their sacrifices were not in vain.
Mourning bands are authorized for wear by all uniformed personnel. All DHS and CBP flags should be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain at half-staff until Agent Ivie’s interment. On the day of the funeral, the U.S. flag will be lowered to half-staff. Information regarding memorial services and funeral arrangements will be posted on CBPnet as soon as it becomes available.
On behalf of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Nicholas J. Ivie as we mourn his passing. Please join me in keeping the Ivie family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We are working closely with our federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement partners to track down those responsible for this inexcusable crime, and to bring them to justice.
David V. Aguilar
Deputy Commissioner
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