United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, October 9, 2021
Add to My HeroesScott Densmore Ritchey
Deputy Director Scott Ritchey drowned while attempting to save his daughter, who was caught in a riptide off Playa Las Golondrinas Beach in Isabela, Puerto Rico.
His daughter and another swimmer were rescued.
Deputy Director Ritchey was a United States Army Iraq War and Afghanistan War veteran. He had served with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations for 14 years. He was survived by two daughters, a grandson, the mother of his children, and a half-sister.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Puerto Rico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Director Ritchey,
On today, the 3rd 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-especially in Afghanistan and Iraq. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 9, 2024
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