The U.S. Border Patrol Canine Center, El Paso, Texas has found a new and innovative way to honor Agents who have been killed in the line of duty, or have received the Border Patrol's highest award for heroism.

Some of the puppies born at the K-9  facility  as part of the Border Patrol's "Puppy Program" have been named in honor of those who have given their lives,  or received the Border Patrol's  highest award for heroism.  Examples  are:

K-9   Erica,   for  Eric Cabral, 7/26/07

K-9   Edwin,  for Edwin Dennis  2/4/74

K-9   Eppy,   for James Epling, 12/16/03

K-9   Eloy,    for Eloy Hernandez, 1/17/02

K-9   Elga,   for Elgar Holiday, 10/18/67

K-9   Edie,   for Edwin Wheeler, 7/6/52

K-9   Earl,   for Earl Roberts,  3/24/29

K-9  Engel,  for James Engelhardt,  recipient of Newton/Azrak award for heroism.

This Information was provided to the National Border Patrol Museum by Training Operations Supervisor, SBPA,  Rob Lukason from his article in the July/August issue of Police K-9  Magazine.