Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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. Thanks to your family and 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
May 21, 2012

It has been almost three years but it seems just like yesterday. RIPML.

ROSY & JESSICA
April 17, 2012

You were a great friend. You are missed.

Cheryl Speakman
April 7, 2012

May you rest in peace. In this christmas you are here in spirit we love you and miss you so very much. we took you flowers to your resting place and your headstone is so pretty and it brings serenity to our hearts. We love you always and you are never forgotten.

Rosy M. Nava/Jessica Mcguire
December 28, 2010

Cruz, you were truly a great friend to both Art and me. Thank you for always being there for us; especially for Art. He loved working with you. We miss you so much, but we know you're in a better place and that we will all be together again one day. Until then, our wonderful memories of our friendship and all our good times will keep our hearts from breaking completely. God bless you!

SSES Rose Ann Barrera
CBP US Border Patrol
August 4, 2010

It has been a year and Dad we missed you so much and we know you are in heaven. There are many good memories you left us and i still remeber when i bit your nose that was funny you were and will always be my funny daddy. I wish you were here to have seen me play softball and by the way i have found alot of golf balls i know you sent them from heaven. Love you and miss you with all my heart.
Jessica & Rosy

Jessica McGuire/Rosy
June 3, 2010

To Agent Cruz C. McGuire, his family and his fellow officers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Agent McGuire’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Agent McGuire and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
May 21, 2010

Brother, I'm sure the Lord has you cutting sign for many a lost soul. You left us much too soon; we had so many B-ball games to play, boys to catch, meat to burn and beer to drink. Your presence has been deeply missed. I look forward to seeing you in the monte in the sky.

God bless you and keep you and your family.

SDDO Stan Hanson
ICE/DRO
May 7, 2010

Cruz always had a hearty handshake and smile whenever I would run in to him around town. From the local dance hall to the firing range, I don't remember seeing him upset. He always inquired as to how I was doing on the team or at work, and always left me with a stay safe and keep up the fire arms practice saying. Cruz was one of the good guys, from spending time at their ranch to helping out a brother agent hit that elusive target, I will never forget him. Rest in peace brother.

Norberto Chavira, SPA
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
May 4, 2010

Cruz, we all miss you man. Thanks for all the knowledge and experience you passed down to us. Your name will definetely live on for a long time.

BPA Javier Elizalde
United States Border Patrol
April 30, 2010

Thank You for being my friend and mentor. You are greatly missed by all who knew you, worked with you and laughed with you. God Bless your wonderful family. You will never be forgotten.

BPA Rafael G. Sanchez
United States Border Patrol
April 23, 2010

My friend, my journeyman, my co-worker, my brother, I’ll always think of you and cherish the great memories. I could always count on laughing when you were there, whether we were out in the field or at the Range. Think of you often!
¡Vaya con Dios mi amigo!

Rupert de los Santos, BPA
Border Patrol/Friend
April 23, 2010

I would like to Thank Mr. & Mrs. Cruz for raising Such A Generous Soul. It Was My Pleasure to have worked with Cruz.
Thank You!

SPA Bridget Torrez
USBP
April 20, 2010

There’s a saying in Law Enforcement circles that there are three kinds of people in the world, Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs.
The Sheep are the general public that go through their day to day lives not really looking paying attention to what and who’s around them, believing that all people are as honest as them.
The Wolves are the criminal element. They’re the ones watching the Sheep, waiting for their chance to attack, their chance to prey on the Sheep.
Then there are the Sheep Dogs. These are those among us who have made a decision to not just be Sheep. They have decided to hunt for the Wolves and to place themselves between the Wolf and the Sheep, willing to place themselves in harms way rather then see one innocent Sheep harmed.

Cruz, you were definitely a Sheep Dog. Your life time of serves to our country and to the community more then proves that. We lost a great friend and the Patrol lost a great agent when you passed away. I can still hear your voice from time to time, all those crazy stories and the good advice. We all still miss you at the card table and dart board. But more then that, was knowing that if we were getting together for any reason, you’d be there.

I will always miss you brother.

Michael Salinas
Del Rio Border Patrol Agent and Friend
April 18, 2010

Cruz was the type of person that was able to bring out the best in those around him. He was a pleasure to be around and he we be missed by all of those who knew him. Rest in peace, brother.

Fellow Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol, Del Rio Station
April 17, 2010

To a true friend and brother in green that was always there for his friends and fellow agents. I will always remember the times when we had some good heart to heart talks and the advise you gave me when I was going through my divorce. The good times and the dumb things we got into goes without saying.

GS-11 JOHN MEZA
U.S. Border Patrol / Del Rio Station
April 17, 2010

I had the honor to have met Agent McGuire, while I was working in the Del Rio Sector 1985/1999. Agent McGuire never had a bad moment as I remembered him been always easy to get along with type of person, while on duty and off duty as well. Agent McGuire will always be missed, and remembered as One Great Great Friend and Highly Respected Agent.

God Bless Him and his family
With Respect Joe Mancha,Jr.

GS 11 Jose Mancha,Jr.
ICE RETIRED
April 17, 2010

Cruz,
I can still hear your voice, "Front Sight, front sight, front sight". It was a pleasure knowing you, working with you,and having you as a friend. You are truly missed.

BPA Anna Frias
Del Rio Border Patrol Station
April 16, 2010

IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE I,VE SEEN CORKY(CRUZ)BUT JUST LAST WEEK I SENT HIM A TEX MESSAGE, STILL HAVE HIS NUMBER. I'VE KNOWN CORKY SINCE HE ARRIVED IN DEL RIO,TX GOOD GUY, MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON A LOT OF PEOPLE.I KNOW HIS FAMILY IS PROUD OF HIM AS I RECENTLY HAD A CONVERSATION WITH HIS MOM & DAD.

SPA Jaime A. Castelar Sr.,
CBP/USBP
April 16, 2010

DRS will never be the same without Cruz. I am honored to have had the opportunity to have worked alongside Cruz McGuire. He was a very giving man, always there for you if you needed help with anything! He loved his work, always referring to his "Beloved Patrol". One hell of a sign cutter. He was always the go to guy if you lost the sign. I learned a lot from Cruz. He was never afraid to speak his mind and tell it like it is, always supporting the PAs working the line. He was an excellent example for the new agents, this is what a PA should be, learn from him and follow. His memory will live on in the stories many of us had with him.

We called him the Silver back, among others, but he really was a gentle man with a big heart! Always a true friend and brother. Cruz- There is not a day I don't think of you bro!

Joey Guajardo
USBP
April 15, 2010

I loved corky like i would a brother... he was a very good man and he took care of me when my Grandma had to work. Even though he was Sick or when he broke his Collar bone, He still took the time to take care of me. He was very nice and a very Friendly man i will miss him dearly and i will keep his memory with me always. Rest in Peace corky

Thomas Kiesel
Family Friend
April 13, 2010

Cruzito, Man i'm still telling your stories!!! Those long days.. that trail we went on over 16 hours long. I wanted to quit but you kept pushing me and we got 'em. Had blisters on my feet so bad, but we went back to work a few hours later!! Those parties at the Ranchito!! Good times Corky.

I tell "Corky stories" all the time to these new boots... Your name will live on. Man whenever the going gets tough i always think of you. I've pulled out my Corky Coin on midnight shift while waiting on a dope trail more than once. I know you heard us talking about you the other day when we were at the Cantina, jus ain't the same without you man.

You were a great Father, Son, Agent, and most of all my camarada. Vaya con Dios partner.

Adrian B. Avila
USBP 346th
April 11, 2010

Corky McGuire, one of the most selfless men I've ever known.
He was my partner, my neighbor, and my friend. He enriched my life and that of my family. We miss him terribly. We will never forget you my friend. Thank you for keeping an eye on us. :) We know you're there.

Ma. Araceli Kiesel
DHS/CBP/USBP
April 10, 2010

Cruz is, was, and ever shall be my FRIEND. We miss him, I miss him, He will never be forgotten.

Ride on Cowboy!

BPA ZAVALA, Andrez
Friend/Horse Patrol Buddy
March 24, 2010

i was just told about website and wanted to come and say THANKS TO ALL WHO SERVE ON THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVE ONES.
ALSO TO THE DEL RIO BORDER PATROL STATION & EVERYONE WHO HELPED MY FAMILY.

I READ ALL THIS THINGS ABOUT MY DAD AN IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE HIM. YOU'LL ARE RIGHT HE IS A HERO, BUT NOT KIND OF HERO WITH UNDERWEAR OF SPANDX ...(I DONT THINK HE COULD PULL IT OFF)=)
HES THE KIND OF HERO THAT PICKS YOU UP WHEN YOUR DOWN
THAT GIVES YOU HIS SHIRT OFF HES BACK
THAT HELPS YOU WITH OUT ASKING OF ANYTHING IN RETURN
that has the strengh to go on ON A TAUGH DAY
THAT HAS YOU BACK WHEN NEEDED ON THE JOB
BE APART OF THE ACTION AND KICK ASS =D
TO MAKE YOU MAD AN SMILE AT THE SAME TIME
TO MAKE YOU LAUGH & CRY AT THE SAME TIME
TO GIVE ADVISE
HE WAS UNLIKE ANY HERO HE SAVED THE WORLD WITH EVERY RIDE HE TOOK , EVERY FOOTPRINT HE FOUND , EVERYONE HE CHEWED OUT ( FOR YOUR OWN GOOD)=D
THIS HERO GIVE HIS LIFE, HIS LOVE, HIS DEVOTION , HIS STRENGTH TO HIS FAMILY & HIS WORK

im going to share i secret with all of you

if your having a bad day at work and wish so bad that he be there
remember this he is at work !
protecting all who knew him. he is there i know in my heart his at work protecting each and everyone of you

those so dear to him remeber this think of things that he mite of did or said to make you laugh then breathe even if you dont feel like you can do it
he will still be there in your thoughts and his your protector now the hero of the DEL RIO BORDER PATOL station

I HOPE THAT WITH MY DAD AS YOUR PROTECTOR TELLS TOU TO DO WHATS RIGHT & KEEP YOUR HEADS UP USBP
I HOPE HE INSPIRES YOU TO GO AND BE GREAT


i am my fathers duaghter
i have his strenghten running through my veins
i have his deterimtion to surve with the love he lefted me
ihave the strength to make something of myself
i know that im going to make him proud because he made me proud to say im the daughter of Cruz Corky McGuire
his strength is powerful he will get me through these time
it still doesnt feel like almost 8 months still feels like yesterday everyday but
i have the strength and so do you

Azure Marie McGuire
oldest daughter of Cruz McGuire
February 23, 2010