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Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Zarate passed away on August 16, 2021 . The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who determined that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Zarate will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Border Patrol Agent Daniel P. Cox passed away on July 31, 2021 after being involved in a head-on vehicle accident on State Route 86 near Three Points, Arizona.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Ruben Facio passed away on July 17, 2021. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that his death occurred in the line of duty. CBPO Facio will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Border Patrol Agent Juan M. Urrutia passed away on May 28, 2021. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who determined that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Urrutia will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Border Patrol Agent Freddie Vasquez passed away on May 8, 2021. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Vasquez will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Facility Operations Specialist Dennis J. Wells passed away on December 17, 2020. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that this death occurred in the line of duty. Mr. Wells will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Border Patrol Agent Christopher Shane Simpkins passed away on April 12, 2021. The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who agreed that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Simpkins will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
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