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Immigration Inspector Alphonse Bernard was struck and killed by an illegal alien smuggler's vehicle who refused to stop in Campo, California. Inspector Bernard and his partner were searching for Chinese smugglers. His partner attempted to wave down a vehicle on the San Diego-Imperial Highway. The driver of the vehicle intentionally swerved toward the inspector, who was able to jump out of the way. Inspector Bernard, who was stationed 200 feet beyond the first inspector, also attempted to flag down the driver but was intentionally struck. Inspector Bernard was a U.S. Army veteran.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Immigration Inspector Bernard served with the United States Department of Justice.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Alphonse G. Bernard served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service has lost 11 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Alphonse is one of 754 officers killed feloniously in DC, 53.1% of the 1,419 remembered there.
Alphonse is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alphonse is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer at United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 2.
In 1920, 11 officers in DC were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 159 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 20.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alphonse was 51. Of the 4 killed feloniously at United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service whose age is recorded, half were between 32.3 and 48.8; the middle age was 41.
Alphonse was 51. Of the 580 killed feloniously in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36.
Alphonse was 51. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Alphonse was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service; August holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 80%.
July holds 11.7% of these deaths in DC, more than any other month. Sundays: 14.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 45.5% of all 11 deaths at United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.1% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 2.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service has 11 officers remembered here, Alphonse among them.
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Frederick H. Bathey
Jan 29, 1897
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Alphonse G. Bernard
Jul 11, 1920
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James McCabe Mar 4, 1923
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Laurence E. Doten
Aug 24, 1930
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Lawrence C. Jones Aug 24, 1930
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Charles Michael Flachs
May 28, 1936
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Roy M. Porter
Dec 28, 1939
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Marion Jabez Jones
Nov 1, 1946
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Frank Mendoza Sep 20, 1968
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Tammy R. Aamodt
Mar 7, 1987
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Reynaldo G. De La Garza Jan 7, 1990
Where
Military Service
Alphonse G. Bernard served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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