By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
A Border Patrol agent from the McAllen Station in Texas has died from the coronavirus.
Enrique J. Rositas died Saturday “after a courage battle with COVID-19,” Chief Border Patrol Agent Brian Hastings announced on Twitter.
“Agent Rositas proudly served the United States Border Patrol for nearly 23 years. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time,” Hastings said. “He will be truly missed.
The McAllen Station, which patrols 53 miles along the Rio Grande, is part of the Rio Grand Valley Sector.
“The El Paso Sector mourns the loss of Border Patrol Agent Enrique J. Rositas of the Rio Grande Valley Sector,” El Paso Sector Chief Border Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez tweeted. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the agents & professional staff employees of RGV.”
friends, and coworkers during this difficult time. He will be truly missed.
The Rio Grande Valley Sector strongly encourages everyone to practice social distancing and follow federal, state and local guidelines and orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/QBWrSqhv6r
— Chief Patrol Agent Brian Hastings (@USBPChiefRGV) July 12, 2020
