Joe Howard McCraw, Jr.

This is a sad day for all of us that knew joe. I KNEW HIM AS my brother-in -law.in the year1960 MY DAUGHTER JULIE ANN AND I WENT TO LIVE WITH THEM FOR ABOUT 3 OR FOUR MO. I WAS EXPECTING FOR OUR SON THOMAS LEONARD THAT WAS BORN SEP.25TH. OF THAT YR. THEY WERE VERY KIND TO ME AND TREATED US LIKE FAMILY. I TREASURE IN MY MEMORIES OF THAT TIME SPENT WITH THE MCCRAW FAMILY. WISH I COULD RELIVE THAT TIME. I CAN IN MY MEMORIES. WILL SEE YOU AGAIN JOE ALONG WITH MY BEAUTIFULL SISTER LILLIE IN HEAVEN...

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PAIC McCraw. Though we never met, I have deep respect for the legacy of service they left behind in defending our country. As a new generation of Border Patrol agents, we stand on the foundation built by their dedication, courage, and sacrifice. Their commitment has shaped the future of our nation´s security and continues to inspire us daily. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. The impact of...

I met Mr. McCraw only once and it was years ago in Washington state. He is considered to be one of the best and I agree. I did get to work with his son for many years. The Apple didn´t fall far from the tree another one of the best the patrol had. As Mr. Bennett Elliott (who I worked with in Tx). Said R.I.P Sir !!! USBP 377

Eyes of God. I rode with Joe McCraw the blistering hot day he and pilot Dave Roberson tracked down and saved three "walkers" crossing the No Man´s Land of the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Dave landed his Cessna in a salvage yard air strip between the I-8 frontage road and Tacna Station. We headed for the Lower Drag. It paralleled the border north of Mexico´s Highway 2. Joe crept the vehicle along with his head out the window cutting sign for foot prints and brush outs. Dave did the same...

It was a pleasure to work with Joe on the DART Team and on periodic operations to Wellton, Mohawk and Hyder. Session 120.

RIP Sir !! USBP 223

I am thankful to know Joe, as he and Lillie both were such servants of the Lord when Rick and I met him at Foothills SBC My sincere condolences to friends and family now,and I look forward to spending eternity with them one day.