United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, April 15, 2023
Add to My HeroesEsteban Gabriel Peña
Aviation Enforcement Agent Esteban Peña passed away after contracting Streptococcal Meningitis while attending P-3 flight simulator training in Jacksonville, Florida.
When Agent Peña returned to Corpus Christi, Texas, he started to experience symptoms and took sick leave. On April 14th, he was transported to the local hospital and placed on life support. He succumbed to the infection on April 15, 2023.
Agent Peña had served with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations for almost seven years, assigned to the Naval Air Security Operations Center, Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his wife, mother, brother, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 6 years, 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location Florida
- Incident Date Friday, April 7, 2023
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsAgent Pena,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Navy-especially during the 1991 Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
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