United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, December 19, 2004
George Brian DeBates
Border Patrol Agent George DeBates was killed in a single vehicle accident on Federal Route 21 while patrolling a border area on the Tohono O'odham Nation in Arizona.
Agent DeBates had served with the Border Patrol for 4 years and was assigned to Casa Grande Border Patrol Station. He is survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge C248
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 115 ReflectionsI will forever miss you George. Even though I was just 4 when we went to that NASCAR race, I try to playback that day to the best of my abilities. I miss you an I will see you on the other side.
Firefighter M. Beafore
CPVFC
February 9, 2016
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