California’s War Dead

    Eric U. Ramirez

    Eric U. Ramirez, 31

    Army National Guard, Specialist
    Baghdad (Abu Ghraib), Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: San Diego
    That letter said to please pray for his wife, Tracey. He was always thinking of his family and other people.
    — Feliciano Ramirez, father, on son's last letter home

    After graduating from high school in 1991, he joined the Navy. For part of the time, he was stationed in San Diego. After leaving the Navy in 2000, he enlisted in the California National Guard, and went to work for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, serving warrants.
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    Two memories of Eric U. Ramirez

    Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that the people in America can continue living free. There are alot of people in this country that have no clue, respect or honor for those like you that paid the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Living free is not free, it comes at a very high price. You payed that price for the Country you loved. Although I never knew you Eric, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald Weber
    PS. Parent of a US Marine

    — rpnald weber
    June 10, 2009 at 3:37 p.m.
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    Eric i sit here thinking about the good times we had wishing you were still here on this earth living the great life of a southern californian free and living well near the beach with no worries. someday my friend ill see you again . thank you for your dedication to your country and your family you are trully a hero to us all.

    — Armando Borjas
    November 23, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.
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