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Michael A. DiRaimondo, 22
Army, Sergeant
Based:
Ft. Carson, Colo.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
January 8, 2004
Fallouja (near),
Iraq
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Simi Valley
High School:
Simi Valley High (Simi Valley)
Burial:
Assumption Cemetery, Simi Valley
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I get some comfort in the fact that the last four months of his life were the happiest four months of his life.
— Tony DiRaimondo, father
DiRaimondo joined the Army to become a paramedic, a goal he had had ever since administering first aid to an injured skier when he was still in high school.
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6 memories of Michael
Our son Ian was working with Danielle when Michael was in Iraq, so we feel connected in a small way. Our warmest wishes are with you today, and always.
Lino & Candy Trombetta
I was friends with Michael's sister at Valley View & Simi High. I remember when she shared funny stories about him in our spanish class. Dawn is an amazing person and was a wonderful friend to me.
It killed me to see the picture in the Times of the family at Michael's funeral in 2004. I wasn't aware of his death until I saw that and it hit me so hard that I had to leave work for the day.
Words cannot express the grief I feel for them. I can only hope that time has helped lessen the pain a little.
Michael you are such a gift to all that knew you and those that you saved, helped and continue to inspire. We love you and miss you everyday
1976 mid term Simi Valley High School Grad. 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 gave the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Although I never knew you Michael, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald Weber
My family became extremely close to the DiRaimondo's when they where in Plano, Texas. My daughter's went to school with the girls and my wife Michele was Carol's closest friend here. We played together, partied togethered, and shared our lives. Michael had not been born when Tony and family moved to Simi Valley. What a loss we all felt when they moved away. To this day I see the faces of the closest friends we ever had. God Bless the DiRaimondo's and may God hold your son in his arms until you all greet him many, many years from now.
Peace on Earth my friends!
I never knew Michael but when I saw his picture I recognized him. We both went to Simi High.
He gave his blood to America. America wont forget its heroes. Rest in Peace Soldier.
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