Border Patrol Agent Poisoned
National Border Patrol
Council Local 2544 -- Tucson
9-19-08
We are saddened to report that it appears as if a Border
Patrol agent may have been intentionally poisoned with a
pesticide. We are not going to elaborate because there is an
ongoing investigation.
The agent has a family to support, and they are facing an
extremely tough time ahead. He has been incapacitated by the
toxins in his body, and is not expected to fully recover. We
hope and pray that he can make a miraculous recovery.
Note to agents: Please be careful where you eat when you are on
duty. As you know, there are plenty of sick individuals that
would love to harm you. We have had previous incidents here
where agents' food was tampered with. It is not that uncommon.
The following statement was submitted by Agent Moberly on
September 13, 2008:
"Brothers and Sisters in Arms,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one for
the great amount of support I have been given during my time of
crisis. This includes phone calls, cards and letters, prayers,
words of encouragement, visits, transportation, meals, leave
donations and monetary donations. I am honored to have such a
band of brothers.
I am currently getting worse every day and I can no longer
walk. My speech is getting worse and my pain level is
incredible, however I am keeping the faith and will fight to the
bitter end, what ever that will be. Again, thank you all for
everything you have done for me.
Though I walk through the shadow of the Valley of Death I
fear no evil, for Thou art with me.
Sincerely,
Agent Denton Moberly"
