Madam Speaker. I rise today to honor the sacrifice of Senior Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar of the Border Patrol from Yuma. Arizona. Agent Aguilar was killed in the line of duty on January 19th while trying to apprehend a suspected drug smuggler in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. He was 32 years old. The core values of the Border Patrol emphasize vigilance. service. and integrity in the defense of America and its laws. Those individuals who commit themselves to these principles recognize the prominence of the American way of life as well as its fragility. something that must be defended against those elements which seek to undermine democracy and freedom. Agent Aguilar spent much of his life as a guardian of these values and this Nation. Agent Aguilar began his career with the Border Patrol in 2002 when he enrolled in the 519th session of the Border Patrol Academy. Following graduation. he was stationed at the Yuma Border Patrol Station where he quickly earned the respect and loyalty of his fellow agents and the surrounding community. This tragic incident highlights not only the dangers border agents encounter. but also emphasizes the extreme heroism and valor exhibited by those whose job it is to keep Americans safe. Madam Speaker. my most heartfelt condolences go out to Luis family and friends.
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