Border Patrol Agent Cruz McGuire United States Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol U.S. Government End of Watch: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Age: 47 Years on The Job: 25 Badge Number: NA Cause of Death: Heart attack   U.S. Customs and Border Protection suffered the loss of a Border Patrol agent Thursday morning, while on duty along the Texas border in Del Rio, Texas. While working with other agents, Senior Patrol Agent Cruz McGuire, a 47-year-old Del Rio native was tracking a group of illegal aliens near Del Rio when he collapsed. Although CPR was administered and emergency medical services were rendered, Agent McGuire died at Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, Texas. Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Randy Hill expressed his condolences to family, friends, and co-workers of Agent McGuire, saying "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." Agent McGuire entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on September 30, 1984 as part of the 166th Session of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy. Agent 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. Information regarding the memorial service will be provided as it develops.  He had served with the Border Patrol for 25 years and had previously served with the Del Rio Police Department and Kinney County Sheriff's Office in Texas. The agent is survived by his son, two daughters, parents, and three siblings.   Agency Information United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Border Patrol 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Room 6.5E Washington, DC 20229 Phone: (202) 344-3532 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc. Contact us to have information posted or if you have any info pertaining to already posted information. Please contact a Police Special Inc. or Fax to 866-809-5551 Contact us