via Rick Hoffmann...
I am sorry to report the passing of Sergio (Sarge) Borquez at
approximately 4:30 a.m. on April 20, 2004. Sarge died of heart
failure.
For those who did not have the pleasure of knowing him, Sarge
was one of
the early TSCM professionals. He joined the Drug Enforcement
Agency
shortly after separating from the U.S. Army where he served with
the 101st
Airborne (if I recall correctly) during the Korean Conflict.
While with
the DEA he studied technical surveillance and became a
specialist. At one
time Sarge was in charge of providing technical surveillance in
the 7
western states. He was also responsible for installing the DEA's
very
first wiretap. There is a photo of Sarge climbing a telephone
pole to
reach the ready access boot to install the tap. It is a
terrific picture.
Sarge was a humble man who did not discuss his exploits with
many
people. I am privileged to have known him, and to have benefited
by his
instruction. He will be missed by all who knew him.
