Photo courtesy of Phyllis Villalpando
Tribute to Richard Ramirez, Jr. At home with God Richard will forever live in our memories and in the hearts of his family and friends. Richard will always be our wonderful Son, Brother, Uncle and Nephew. Gone but not forgotten. We love you and miss you.Love you,
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PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
25th Infantry Division 23 year old Single, Caucasian, Male Born on Jul 15, 1945 From MC NEAL, ARIZONA His tour of duty began on Jan 26, 1968 Casualty was on Aug 19, 1968 in TAY NINH, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS Body was recovered Religion ROMAN CATHOLIC Panel 47W - - Line 3 More information on August 19th, 1968 |
My Hero
Richard was the 2nd to the oldest child of 6 children born to first generation mexican-americans. He grew up on a farm in southern Arizona and helped his parents until the day he left to serve his goverment. He was an honest-hard working person. He always thought of others before himself. His father became handi- capped on a farming accident and Richard became the man of the house at a very young age. Richard had no childhood. Even in the service the few months he was in he supported his parents,brother and sisters financially. He left college to help earn money for the family and instead was drafted. He is missed dearly by his family and friends.This marks his 34th aniversary . Richy left us with many memories.
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Josephine Ramirez, Mother of Richard Ramirez, Jr. visiting "The Moving Wall" in Tombstone, AZ April 20, 2000. She is touching Richy's name.
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