Memorial held honoring fallen Border Patrol agents in Yuma
Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The flags were flying at half-staff at the Yuma Border Sector Headquarters, where emotions ran high during the ceremony remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The memorial service brought together law enforcement, elected officials, and families as they all gathered to honor fallen heroes.
Assistant Chief Michael Wisniewski with the Yuma Sector Border Patrol says, “It is immensely important to recognized the sacrifice they gave to our country, to the state, to the community, and to the Border Patrol in helping protect our nation.”
Among those remembered, Border Patrol Agent Luis “Louie” Dominguez, who died in 2021.
His wife Brenda Dominguez says he always dreamed of serving, “He lived his dream to be a Border Patrol agent. Ever since he was young, he would always express to me that he wanted to be an agent and he made that possible. Unfortunately, he passed away but it was doing what he loved.” Assistant Chief Wisniewski says Border Patrol agents recognize the dangers of the job. By honoring those who protect our country, we make sure they are never forgotten.
“With the threats we face on a daily basis we need to make sure we honor and recognize those who put on the uniform and protects our borders and protects this country,” said Wisniewski
For the families who lost loved ones, the memorial is a reminder of the courage it takes to serve.
“Every agent here, every officer that died in the line of duty died keeping us safe, keeping us at peace when it comes to protecting our nation,” said Dominguez.
While the watch of the 13 fallen agents has ended, those who gathered said their memory will never fade.