The first thing we noticed as we drove up to the border patrol museum was that the American flag was at half mast, remembering the two agents that were killed this month. In todays age we must all respect the work that these brave men and women do every day. These agents work tirelessly to secure and protect the external boundaries of the United States and have done so since 1904.
The museum exhibits equipment, photos and documents that recapture the adventure of the early patrol and depict current operations in various sectors of the U.S. The museum has home made boats that smugglers have used and false gas tanks that were used to hid drugs coming across our borders. People smugglers use boats like the one pictured above to ferry people across the Rio Grande River near Laredo, TX. The boat was made from two truck hoods welded together. Two passengers would have to row it across. The average cost per person to ride in this boat is $500.
As far as we are concerned, we agree with the mseum that says the museum is one of El Paso's best kept secrets.
2 comments:
I had no idea that the border patrol had a museum. It's very interesting information. Thanks for sharing the link. Can't wait to see where your next stop takes you. :-)
Thank you for showing us everything along your way as you travel. Pictures are great.
Becky
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