United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, May 21, 2009
Add to My HeroesCruz C. McGuire
Border Patrol Agent Cruz McGuire suffered a fatal heart attack while on horse patrol, tracking illegal immigrants along a trail near Del Rio, Texas.
Other agents and medical personnel attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful.
Agent McGuire had served with the United States Border Patrol for 25 years and was assigned to the Del Rio Station. He had previously served with the Del Rio Police Department and Kinney County Sheriff's Office in Texas. He is survived by his son, two daughters, parents, and three siblings.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 25 years
- Badge D575
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 155 ReflectionsCruz
Thinking of you today and I am grateful for all of the times we shared . You are not forgotten. Rest easy sir
Honor First
Co worker and friend
USBP DRS
May 21, 2021
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