[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 181 (Friday, October 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CBP'S FALLEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 15, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, the mission of U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is broad and diverse. The more than 
60,000 men and women of CBP protect our borders at and between the 
ports of entry and help boost our economic security and prosperity by 
facilitating trade and travel. While the roles they play may differ, 
CBP personnel are tasked with keeping our country a safe, secure, and 
resilient place where the American way of life can thrive.
  In carrying out this critical role, CBP personnel provide a great 
service to our country. They put their uniforms on every day and kiss 
their families goodbye, not sure what the next shift may bring. 
Tragically, some have not returned home.
  I wish to pay tribute to the brave officers and agents who made the 
ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. We commemorate them, 
celebrate their lives, and offer their families and loved ones our 
continued support. They have earned the respect and appreciation of a 
grateful nation, and their service and sacrifice will never be 
forgotten.
  Today, on the occasion of CBP's 2021 Valor Memorial and Wreath Laying 
Ceremony, I include in the Record the names of these officers and 
agents as follows:
  James S. Litz, Air Interdiction Agent, End of watch: September 7, 
2012
  Donna M. Doss, Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: February 2, 2019
  Robert M. Hotten, Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: October 6, 2019
  Luis O. Pena, Jr., Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: December 23, 
2019
  Van Dong, CBP Technician, End of watch: April 1, 2020
  Richard McCoy, CBP Officer, End of watch: May 3, 2020
  Omar E. Palmer, CBP Officer, End of watch: May 4, 2020
  James Taylor, CBP Field Technology Officer, End of watch: May 8, 2020
  Ching Kok ``CK'' Yan, CBP Officer, End of watch: May 16, 2020
  Johan S. Mordan, Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: June 12, 2020
  Alfonso Murrieta, CBP Officer, End of watch: July 9, 2020
  Enrique J. Rositas, Jr., Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: July 11, 
2020
  Roel De La Fuente, CBP Officer, End of watch: July 13, 2020
  Agustin Aguilar, Jr., Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: July 25, 
2020
  Marco A. Gonzales, Border Patrol Agent, End of watch: August 5, 2020
  Lucas Saucedo, CBP Officer, End of watch: August 21, 2020
  Carlo Cayabyab, CBP Officer, End of watch: September 16, 2020
  Domingo Jasso III, CBP Officer, End of watch: November 5, 2020
  Christopher Carney, Air Interdiction Agent, End of watch: November 
16, 2020
  Richard Rios, CBP Officer, End of watch: December 2, 2020
  Jose Santana, CBP Officer, End of watch: December 2, 2020

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