United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, December 19, 2004
Add to My HeroesGeorge Brian DeBates
Border Patrol Agent George DeBates was killed in a single vehicle crash on Federal Route 21 while patrolling a border area on the Tohono O'odham Nation in Arizona.
Agent DeBates had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years and was assigned to Casa Grande Border Patrol Station. He is survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge C248
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 117 ReflectionsAgent DeBates,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 19, 2024
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