United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, August 21, 2020
Add to My HeroesLucas G. Saucedo, Jr.
Officer Lucas Saucedo died after contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty at the Port of Eagle Pass in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Officer Saucedo Had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations for 15 years.
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 51 ReflectionsThank you Officer Saucedo for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
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