The mission of Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) is to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents and provide support and resources to the families. BPF provides support to Border Patrol employees, USBP agents and their families for on- and off-duty deaths, injuries, illnesses, family medical emergencies, special circumstances and student scholarships.
Salvador Martinez
End of Watch
November 30,2021
Border Patrol Agent Salvador Martinez Jr. passed away on November 30, 2021 . The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who determined that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Martinez will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Agent Martinez entered on duty on June 24, 2002, as part of the 516th Session of the Border Patrol Academy. At the time of his passing, He was assigned to the El Paso, Texas Station in the El Paso Sector. Agent Martinez and had previously served in the Alamogordo, New Mexico Station in the El Paso Sector. Agent Martinez is survived by his wife, one daughter, his father and two siblings.