On June17, 1967, Border Patrol Inspectors Theodore Newton, Jr. and George F. Azrak, were ambushed , overtaken, kidnapped and executed by Drug Smugglers near Anza, California. The murders of these two inspectors were considered a defining point in the history of the Border Patrol, bringing attention to the agency and the need to expand its workforce, technology and infrastructure. Presented annually, the Newton-Azrak Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon its recipients for acts of bravery and heroism.
Personlized Options
*The actual Newton-Azrak Award cannot be purchased but the border patrol statue can be purchased.