The National Border Patrol Council, Local 1613 is deeply saddened and angered by the brutal murder of Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas. He was following a group of people who had crossed the border illegally into Campo, California (in eastern San Diego County) on the evening of July 23rd when he was fatally shot several times by unidentified assailants who fled back into Mexico immediately after the shooting.
The events surrounding this senseless tragedy are currently being investigated by the FBI. The National Border Patrol Council, Local 1613 is refraining from commenting on the specific details of the case to avoid jeopardizing the investigation and in hopes of expediting the capture of those who are responsible for this murder.
This latest act of violence along our border highlights the extreme dangers that Border Patrol Agents face while protecting the United States from the illegal entry of persons, drugs, weapons, and other contraband. Border Patrol Agents routinely work alone in remote areas due to the lack of manpower. Agent Rosas is the 108th Border Patrol Agent to lose his life in the line of duty, with 21 of those deaths occurring during the past decade.
Agent Rosas entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on May 22, 2006, as a member of the 621st Session of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy. He is survived by his wife, a two-year-old son and an 11-month-old daughter.
A public viewing for Agent Rosas will be held on Thursday, July 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Faith Assembly of God Church, 320 South J Street, Imperial, California 92251. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at the Southwest Performing Arts Theatre (located on the Southwest High School campus), 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, California 92243. Internment services will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 201 East Gillett Street, El Centro, California 92243.
MEMORIAL FUND:
A memorial account has been established for Agent Rosas and his family through Cabrillo Credit Union.
Cabrillo Credit Union
Robert W. Rosas Memorial Account
Account Number 186716-02.
www.cabrillocu.com
1-800-222-7455
Speech by Congressman Poe
House Resolution 681
Press release from DHS Secretary
Press release by CBP
Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page for Agent Rosas
