BP procession for fallen agent

A BP officer loses his battle to COVID - 13 On Your Side's Arlette Yousif reports

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A Wellton Border Patrol agent has died after contracting COVID while on duty. Agent Luis Dominguez was a Yuma native. In addition to his dedication to the community, he was also a husband and a father.

Dominguez joined Border Patrol just after 9/11 and served the Yuma community for 20 years.

Sadly, Dominguez passed on September 23 after spending nearly two months in a Phoenix hospital after testing positive for the virus.

Several members of the community joined uniformed agents during Monday’s procession. Many flags waving at half staff along the way from Wellton to Yuma. Patrol vehicles from all departments of law enforcement following their fallen brother one last time.

Those who personally knew and worked with Dominguez considered him "easygoing, warm and friendly," as well as "a fixture at the Wellton station where they say he will be missed dearly," according to Yuma Sector Border Patrol.

The Yuma community also paying their respects on social media.

One saying "he fought a long hard battle for his life. He was truly loved and will be missed. My condolences to his family friends and coworkers."

And another saying "thank you for your dedication to your country. Heartfelt condolences."

According to the GoFundMe page set up by a family-friend, Dominguez was planning to retire in September even though he loved his job and his colleagues.

He was 51 years old.

If you would like to contribute to the family of Agent Dominguez you can visit their GoFundMe page.