United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, October 28, 1925
Add to My HeroesRoss A. Gardner
Patrol Inspector Ross Gardner was killed in a motorcycle crash while returning to Elsinore, California, from San Diego, California, from a temporary duty assignment.
He was riding a government motorcycle that he had taken to San Diego to get repaired. He struck a stalled vehicle that was parked with no lights on in a travel lane of the highway just outside of Elsinore.
Inspector Gardner had served with the United States Border Patrol for only 10 months. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Location California
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 27, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsInspector Gardner,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 28, 2025
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