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Border Patrol Agent Jose Paez Gamez, Jr. | United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol, U.S. Government

Border Patrol Agent

Jose Paez Gamez, Jr.

United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, April 21, 1978

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 1 year

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Location: Texas

Incident Date: 4/21/1978

Weapon: Person

Suspect: Never identified

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Agent Gamez was choked to death by suspected illegal aliens while on patrol in Quemado Valley, Texas. After murdering Agent Gamez, the suspects dragged his body into a nearby canal, where it was found. The suspects were never identified.
Agent Gamez had been with the agency for one year. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Laredo, Texas.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 23, 2012

 

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