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Luis A. Santiago

Died March 28, 1995

Luis A. Santiago served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism Bodily force
What Happened

Border Patrol Agent Luis Santiago died after falling 120-feet to the base of the Lower Otay Reservoir dam during a foot pursuit of illegal immigrants in San Diego County, California. He and several other agents were chasing the group at approximately 12:30 am when he slipped on loose rocks and fell. Agent Santiago was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 10 months.

Survivors
He is survived by mother and eight siblings.
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Branch

U.S. Navy
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol
Border Patrol Agent
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 3-W · Line 20 cut as LUIS A SANTIAGO
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Border Patrol Agent Santiago served with the United States Department of Justice.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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