On February 9th 2008 the security world lost a significant contributor with the passing of Roy Nathan Bordes CMAS - a friend and colleague. Many of us in the security industry have known and respected Roy for many years. He was a champion of progressive security techniques and had the unique ability to embrace the things that worked and steer clear of the passing fads. All of us at the Anti Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB) are touched deeply by his passing. We will miss his highly valued guidance, council and insight that was so essential during our early years. The success of our organization is epitomized by professionals like Roy. After a successful tour in the U.S. Navy, Roy's inquisitive mind and logical thinking naturally led him to law enforcement where he served with the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations. Over the years he has worn the hats of investigator, agent, security professional, terrorism expert, teacher, philosopher, mentor and to all those that knew him – friend.

Leroy Davenport 37, shown here with his wife.

Leroy, one of the tireless volunteer searchers looking for a Kearns ut. couple stranded in the harsh backcountry of southern Utah died from a previously undiagnosed medical condition. "He had a problem with his heart," Iron County Sheriff Mark Gower said Friday. "One side of his heart was enlarged, and apparently he didn't know about it." Leroy Davenport, 37, searched for Tom and Tamitha Garner in a remote area of Iron County last week. His snowmobile became bogged down and stuck in snow-packed conditions, over exerting himself to get free, he went home saying he wasn't feeling well, went to bed and just never woke up. An autopsy report revealed the heart problem, Gower said. "He (Davenport) was unaware of that problem." Friends report Davenport as the type of man who always asked what he could do to help whenever there was a job to do or volunteers needed. After spending 12 days stranded in the wilderness where temperatures dipped well below freezing, the Garners were found Wednesday when an Iron County road crew plowing a snow-packed road stumbled upon them. They were stuck in an area that had been searched, but not thoroughly. Leroy Davenport will not soon be forgotten, we honor this man for his unselfish dedication and sacrifice.