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Name ATF Headquarters After Ariel Rios

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CARL E GREENE
11 years ago

Please .... Do the right thing!

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Russell D. Golesh
11 years ago

USCS Special Agent (Retired) I served one full year on the Vice President's South Florida Drug Task Force. Having been involved in a shooting incident with Colombian drug traffickers, I can only imagine what suffering SA Rios' family has endured all these years. SA Rios made the ultimate sacrifice and his name deserves to be prominently displayed on the new BATFE HQ building.

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Emily Robbins
11 years ago

A murdered agent deserves this over a bad politician.

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Donald E. Roberts
11 years ago

I was the Dep Director of the Task Force when Special Agent Rios was assigned. He was an outstanding Special Agent and a credit to the Task Force, ATF, and himself. He clearly deserves this tribute.

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Michael Vanacore
11 years ago

I worked with Ariel before he joined ATF. He made the ultimate sacrifice and was honored for it with his name given to ATF HQ. Let's restore that honor.

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James McKenna
11 years ago

Retired USCS Special Agent

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joseph lau
11 years ago

lets hope this works out.

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Michael Miller
11 years ago

As a former ATF agent and U.S. Customs Agent, I was assigned to the Vice President's South Florida Task Force in Tampa in 1982 when Agent Rios was murdered. I absolutely agree with this petition and view it as small compensation for the loss of one's life and family.

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Edward "Dan" Conroy
11 years ago

It is the right thing to do! Jeb Bush responded to a letter I sent him saying - "He would do his part" to make sure the building is named after S.A. Rios. To make he does I suggest that everyone send him a reminder.

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norris dahl
11 years ago

Feel agent Rios' name should be added to building. He served as asked and paid ultimate price. Let's recognize that.

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JOE THOMPSON
11 years ago

HONOR IS AS HONOR DOSE ! TOO MANY CHANGES BY THIS ADMINISTRATION TO DEGRADE BOTH CURRENT & PAST HISTORY, FOR ALL LEO AGENCIES & OFFICERS. LET THIS BE A "LINE IN THE SAND ! " NO MORE COVER UP OF REAL HONOR, DEDICATION & INTEGRITY THAT HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN BLOOD !

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Terry Wilson
11 years ago

restore the name

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John Shirley
11 years ago

Restore the name.

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Robert Novelle
11 years ago

Not continuing to recognize the sacrifice of a distinguished law enforcement officer that gave his life is an affront to all citizens of this country.

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JOHN RENNISH
11 years ago

THESE BUREAUCRATS WILL DO ANYTHING TO ADVANCE THEIR OWN AGENGA AND WIPE OUT MEMORIES OF OUR FALLEN HEROS.

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Edward Barton
11 years ago

The contribution of those who quietly go about their job - putting their lives on the line - should never be forgotten.

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Oswaldo Montalvo
11 years ago

Retired Special Agent US Customs Service I was assigned and worked the Florida Keys as a member of the same Task Force.

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Harold J. Wilson
11 years ago

I wonder at the short memory span of those who name buildings and monuments for our government. To eliminate Ariel Rios' name from the BATF&E headquarters borders on contempt for those who have given their lives protecting this country.

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John Schultz
11 years ago

I support to have the building renamed in his honor.

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Dan Dunn
11 years ago

I support the movement to name the BATFE headquarters building after Special Agent Ario Rios who gave his life enforcing the laws of our country.