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Border Patrol agent dies in line of duty
Published May 22, 2009
Senior Patrol Agent Cruz McGuire, along with other agents, was tracking a group of illegal aliens between Del Rio and Brackettville when he collapsed around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
According to a release from the Border Patrol, McGuire died after being transported to Val Verde Regional Medical Center, despite the administration of CPR and emergency medical services before he reached the hospital.
McGuire, a 47-year-old Del Rio native, joined the Border Patrol Sept. 30, 1984, according to the agency.
Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Randy Hill expressed condolences to McGuire’s family, friends and coworkers.
“As emblematic of Cruz’s career dedication, he was working a trail with fellow agents when he collapsed. He was doing exactly what he wanted to do each and every day,” said Hill in the prepared statement.
McGuire is survived by his son Patrick, two daughters Marie and Jessica; father Cruz McGuire Sr., a retired 25-year veteran of legacy U. S. Customs, and mother Gloria; two brothers Scott and Richard; and a sister, Linda. Richard is a Border Patrol Agent assigned to Del Rio Sector, according to the agency.
Anyone seeking information about memorial services for McGuire can call the Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Public Information Office at 778-7000.
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