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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
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Name: Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
Age: 30
From: Davie, Fla.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident: Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova was killed Aug. 8 by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
Died: August 08, 2005
Fla. Marine killed while conducting combat operations
Associated Press
Age: 30
From: Davie, Fla.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident: Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova was killed Aug. 8 by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
Died: August 08, 2005
Fla. Marine killed while conducting combat operations
Associated Press
Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova served in the Marine Corps for 11 years and traveled the world. Family friend Michael Millstone remembers Gonzales proudly showing off his scrapbook. “He’d joke, saying, ‘Don’t I look great in a uniform?”’ Millstone said.
Gonzales, 30, of Davie, Fla., was killed Aug. 8 by a sniper in Ramadi. He was based at Camp Pendleton.
His sister, Blanca Gonzales, said she often reads the poem that helped her cope with her brother’s death, especially the last lines: “And never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky.”
Gonzales joined the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating high school.
“Ever since I can remember, he always wanted to be a soldier,” said his sister. “I remember him playing with little soldier toys.” He is survived by his wife, Joselyn, and 3-year-old son Sergio.
He was finishing his...
Occupation
the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident
Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova was killed Aug. 8 by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
Prayers & Messages
SSgt Gonzales
2006-01-25
I served with SSgt in Charlie 1/5 he was a great man. I didn't deploy with him this last time to Iraq, but i will always remember his word of insperation before i left the unit. He will always be missed.
Sgt B
Sgt B
My Loving Brother.
2005-10-08
"Happy Birthday!!! Ramon It's been two months now and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or Sergio I miss you guys so much and I wish I could see you guys again but I know that I will one day. My mom is doing good so don't worry about her, your son is doing great smart as I don't know what and Joselyn is okay she has a lot to do but she is getting through it, Edgardo as you know is himself still in Honduras, and well my dad is also okay. Like I said we all think about you guys and miss you and keep you in our prayers. Happy birthday Hermanito, I love you and miss you. Don't forget to please come see me in my dreams you and Sergio.
Your Hermanita"
Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie,FL
Your Hermanita"
Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie,FL
Ramon Gonzales Cordova
2005-09-30
I will always thank God for the bravery of men like Ramon Gonzales Cordova. The true heroes that are willing to die to save others. Freedom does not come cheap, and he paid the highest price for all of us to have it. Thank You Ramon!
To the family and friends of this brave soldier, please accept my deepest condolences. If you would like me to add a photo to his tribute, please send a photo of Ramon to john@libertyunites.us Our prayers are with you! God Bless
LU’s Webmaster
John Coates
To the family and friends of this brave soldier, please accept my deepest condolences. If you would like me to add a photo to his tribute, please send a photo of Ramon to john@libertyunites.us Our prayers are with you! God Bless
LU’s Webmaster
John Coates
To my Loving Husband
2005-09-29
"Hola mi Amor solo queria decirte que estoy super orgullosa de vos.Cada dia que pasa te estraño mas y mas pero se que estas en un mejor lugar ahora, pues estas al lado de Dios.Solo queria decirte que te amo y que no te preocupes por nuestro hijo yo lo voy a cuidar super bien y estoy segura que vos me lo cuidas desde arriba tambien.Gracias mil gracias por cada segundo que vivimos juntos.Papi mi fortaleza es saber que un dia nos volveremos a ver.Asi que no estoy triste que mas da esperar un tiempo mas si se que algun dia volvere a sentir un abrazo de ti.Te amo papito y siempre te amare,tranquilo porque Sergito y yo estaremos bien.Nos vemos pronto.Tu esposa Joselyn ...Thankyou for every word of support to all those who took time to write a note for us.God bless you always."
Joselyn Gonzales of San Diego CA
Joselyn Gonzales of San Diego CA
My Loving Brother Ramon
2005-09-29
\"Hey bro,
Just wanted to drop by and say hey, Its been a month and today is your son's birthday and I know your watching him and seeing how big and smart he is, I called him to wish him happy birthday and of course he doesn't have time for anyone since he is on the computer. Ramon I can't tell you how proud I am of you and everything you accomplished, and how you made sure that sergio and joselyn would be taken cared of that just shows me that you were not just an incredible brother but also an incredible husband,father and son. We miss you so much! But like my mom says we can't be selfish and just think of you we also have to think of Sergio; by the way how is he?? You guys should really come and visit me one of these days I would love to see you together. promise me that you will take care of mom and dad. I love you guys so much.
Your baby sister\"
Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie, FL
Just wanted to drop by and say hey, Its been a month and today is your son's birthday and I know your watching him and seeing how big and smart he is, I called him to wish him happy birthday and of course he doesn't have time for anyone since he is on the computer. Ramon I can't tell you how proud I am of you and everything you accomplished, and how you made sure that sergio and joselyn would be taken cared of that just shows me that you were not just an incredible brother but also an incredible husband,father and son. We miss you so much! But like my mom says we can't be selfish and just think of you we also have to think of Sergio; by the way how is he?? You guys should really come and visit me one of these days I would love to see you together. promise me that you will take care of mom and dad. I love you guys so much.
Your baby sister\"
Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie, FL
SSgt Ramon Gonzales Cordova
2005-09-19
Your were a motivated applicant when I recruited you and turned out to be a fine Marine who was outstanding at what you did. Your loss has hit me personally as all other has done. Rest easy as your job is done. Semper Fi Brother! Your Recruiter, CWO3 William Thrasher USMC/Retired
Ssgt Ramon E Gonzales Cordova
2005-08-27
I will miss you son. You were our Ben's best friend before he died. I know you are with him now but I will miss you along with Ben.
Love MaMa G
Love MaMa G
Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
2005-08-19
Querido primo, tu siempre estaras con nosotros en nuestros pensamientos, que Dios te guarde hasta que nos reunamos de nuevo.