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Eric A. Ayon, 26
Marines, Private 1st Class
Based:
Camp Pendleton
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
April 9, 2004
Anbar province,
Iraq
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He was determined to go to the Marines, but he waited until his son was old enough so he would remember his father in case something ever happened to him.
— Cynthia Ayon, sister
Ayon mentored wayward teenagers, trying to talk them out of gang life. Corrido singer Lupillo Rivera, his favorite musical artist, sang at his funeral. Then Rivera removed his cowboy hat and tie and placed them atop the casket.
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RIP brother
I presented his Mother with the "Gold Star" at Eric's burial.Words cannot express the sadness & sorrow I felt for her. Beautiful Family & Friends.
My Son went on to become a United States Marine..
Thank You..
I knew Eric from mid valley a probation school he was a great mentor to me, he was like my big brother . he helped me get a job, he was a really good friend. he helped me get off probation. Eric helped me get on the right track in life. I miss him.... I always remember when i would be in the office and he would point at his marine poster and talk about joining......REST IN PEACE.......................
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