United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, September 15, 2012
Add to My HeroesJeffrey Ramirez
Border Patrol Agent Jeffrey Ramirez died several weeks after suffering symptoms of heatstroke during a defensive tactics training exercise in Hebbronville, Texas, on a day where temperatures were above 90-degrees.
He was transported to a hospital when he began to feel ill where he was treated for dehydration and released. After failing to wake up the following morning, he was transported back to the hospital where he remained on life support until passing away on September 15th, 2012.
Agent Ramirez had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years and was assigned to the Hebbronville Station. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, sister, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heatstroke
- Location Texas
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Most Recent Reflection
View all 107 ReflectionsAgent Ramirez,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 15, 2022
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