Remembering Our Fallen Agents
Criminal Investigations
EPA honors three Special Agents, who gave their
lives carrying out their duties to protect the environment. These agents
were members of EPA's Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training's,
Criminal Investigation Division. President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Proclamation in 1962, that set aside May 15 as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.
These three exceptional individuals made the ultimate sacrifice to protect
our nations land, water and air; and her people from those who would violate
the law.
"Law enforcement is a special calling...
and the Agency relies on EPA's criminal agents to deal with the toughest cases
and suspects." said EPA's Assistant Administrator Granta Y. Nakayama, "We
will not forget their contributions."
Assistant Administrator Nakayama with Criminal Investigations Director Barnes during the dedication of the Memorial Plaque on May 12, 2008.