Michel O. Maceda served in the U.S. Army for 7 years and 1 month. Michel served during the years of the Iraq War, the Libya, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Gunfire
Marine Interdiction Agent Michel Maceda was shot and killed during a maritime narcotics interdiction operation approximately 12 miles southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
He and two other Marine Interdiction Agents intercepted a vessel they believed to be transporting narcotics. One of the occupants of the vessel opened fire on the agents as they began to board it. All three agents and both subjects were shot during the ensuing shootout.
The United States Coast Guard flew all three agents to a hospital in Puerto Rico where Agent Maceda later succumbed to his wounds. One of the two smugglers on the boat was also killed.
Over 1,300 kilograms of cocaine were recovered from the boat the agents were attempting to board and a second boat that was interdicted nearby.
Agent Maceda had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations for seven years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marine Interdiction Agent Maceda gave the United States Department of Homeland Security 7 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marine Interdiction Agent Maceda.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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