For clarification, this entry is to record one of two cenotaphs that have been placed to honor Nick Ivie. It does not replace nor is it intended to replace the actual memorial for Mr. Ivie. The purpose of recording the cenotaphs is to assist with sharing their locations should others desire to visit those sites.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie, was shot and killed in the line of duty while investigating possible drug smuggling activity in the Mule mountains. The incident occurred as he was investigating a "sensor hit" up high on a ridge near "Black Knob."
According to news reports Ivie was killed by "Friendly Fire?" as other Border Patrol agents arrived on the scene. A secondary male agent suffered non fatal gunshot wounds. Other public accounts suggest Ivie was assassinated by Mexican Nationals. This area sees heavy drug smuggling traffic and is known among local Border Patrol agents as: "Cocaine Alley."
Evidence found on the ridge near the cenotaph consisted of numerous backpacks, shoes, water bottles, and food packaging.... obviously left behind by drug smugglers.
As you read these words, please take a moment to appreciate the dangers that our Border Patrol agents deal with each and every day. And even though they face a possible ambush at every turn in the desert, they bravely do their duty and protect us all.
The cenotaph was placed at the scene of the incident. It is located in very rugged terrain (elevation 5,477 ft above sea level) approximately 4.3 miles north of the U.S. / Mexico border, in the Mule mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
There is a secondary cenotaph that can be viewed at memorial # 166752868, which is located on the south side of Black Knob.
See Findagrave entry # 98176249 for burial information.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie, was shot and killed in the line of duty while investigating possible drug smuggling activity in the Mule mountains. The incident occurred as he was investigating a "sensor hit" up high on a ridge near "Black Knob."
According to news reports Ivie was killed by "Friendly Fire?" as other Border Patrol agents arrived on the scene. A secondary male agent suffered non fatal gunshot wounds. Other public accounts suggest Ivie was assassinated by Mexican Nationals. This area sees heavy drug smuggling traffic and is known among local Border Patrol agents as: "Cocaine Alley."
Evidence found on the ridge near the cenotaph consisted of numerous backpacks, shoes, water bottles, and food packaging.... obviously left behind by drug smugglers.
As you read these words, please take a moment to appreciate the dangers that our Border Patrol agents deal with each and every day. And even though they face a possible ambush at every turn in the desert, they bravely do their duty and protect us all.
The cenotaph was placed at the scene of the incident. It is located in very rugged terrain (elevation 5,477 ft above sea level) approximately 4.3 miles north of the U.S. / Mexico border, in the Mule mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
There is a secondary cenotaph that can be viewed at memorial # 166752868, which is located on the south side of Black Knob.
See Findagrave entry # 98176249 for burial information.
For clarification, this entry is to record one of two cenotaphs that have been placed to honor Nick Ivie. It does not replace nor is it intended to replace the actual memorial for Mr. Ivie. The purpose of recording the cenotaphs is to assist with sharing their locations should others desire to visit those sites.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie, was shot and killed in the line of duty while investigating possible drug smuggling activity in the Mule mountains. The incident occurred as he was investigating a "sensor hit" up high on a ridge near "Black Knob."
According to news reports Ivie was killed by "Friendly Fire?" as other Border Patrol agents arrived on the scene. A secondary male agent suffered non fatal gunshot wounds. Other public accounts suggest Ivie was assassinated by Mexican Nationals. This area sees heavy drug smuggling traffic and is known among local Border Patrol agents as: "Cocaine Alley."
Evidence found on the ridge near the cenotaph consisted of numerous backpacks, shoes, water bottles, and food packaging.... obviously left behind by drug smugglers.
As you read these words, please take a moment to appreciate the dangers that our Border Patrol agents deal with each and every day. And even though they face a possible ambush at every turn in the desert, they bravely do their duty and protect us all.
The cenotaph was placed at the scene of the incident. It is located in very rugged terrain (elevation 5,477 ft above sea level) approximately 4.3 miles north of the U.S. / Mexico border, in the Mule mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
There is a secondary cenotaph that can be viewed at memorial # 166752868, which is located on the south side of Black Knob.
See Findagrave entry # 98176249 for burial information.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie, was shot and killed in the line of duty while investigating possible drug smuggling activity in the Mule mountains. The incident occurred as he was investigating a "sensor hit" up high on a ridge near "Black Knob."
According to news reports Ivie was killed by "Friendly Fire?" as other Border Patrol agents arrived on the scene. A secondary male agent suffered non fatal gunshot wounds. Other public accounts suggest Ivie was assassinated by Mexican Nationals. This area sees heavy drug smuggling traffic and is known among local Border Patrol agents as: "Cocaine Alley."
Evidence found on the ridge near the cenotaph consisted of numerous backpacks, shoes, water bottles, and food packaging.... obviously left behind by drug smugglers.
As you read these words, please take a moment to appreciate the dangers that our Border Patrol agents deal with each and every day. And even though they face a possible ambush at every turn in the desert, they bravely do their duty and protect us all.
The cenotaph was placed at the scene of the incident. It is located in very rugged terrain (elevation 5,477 ft above sea level) approximately 4.3 miles north of the U.S. / Mexico border, in the Mule mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
There is a secondary cenotaph that can be viewed at memorial # 166752868, which is located on the south side of Black Knob.
See Findagrave entry # 98176249 for burial information.
Inscription
Honor First
Nicholas J. Ivie
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10/02/2012
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