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Ricardo Barraza, 24
Army, Staff Sergeant
Based:
Ft. Lewis, Wash.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
March 18, 2006
Ramadi,
Iraq
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I am proud of my son; he will always be my hero.
— Nina Barraza, mother
After six tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Barraza had been scheduled to return home to marry his fiancee. Their wedding would have taken place just weeks after he was killed. About 700 people attended his funeral Mass.
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A true patriot, a funny dude and damn good Ranger...We all strived to follow his lead...
Rangers Lead The Way!
I served with Ricardo until October 2002. You couldn't find a better soldier or friend. Ricardo left this world doing what he loved to do. RLTW Ricky!!!
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