United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, December 29, 2013
Add to My HeroesDarrell Jean Windhaus
Officer Darrell Windhaus suffered a fatal heart attack at the Brownsville Seaport, in Brownsville, Texas, after boarding a ship to conduct an inspection.
He collapsed on the deck after climbing a 100-foot ladder to board the oil tanker M/T Chemtrans Sky. Paramedics immediately responded to the scene but were unable to revive him.
Officer Windhaus was a United States Army veteran and had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection, as well as its predecessor, the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, for 42 years. He is survived by his daughter, sister, and brother.
Bio
- Age 71
- Tour 42 years
- Badge INDIA-7458
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 133 ReflectionsOfficer Windhaus,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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