https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/david-a-huhn/ The latest user comments on David A. Huhn en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183282 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183282 I am the partner for Crocker's two tours in Iraq , we were together most of the time , I was the first one to meet him in Iraq , I was working as an interpreter there and I was exhausted that want to quit working but he convinced me to work together to accomplished his mission ... He was the man who constructed many schools and youth centers in Rmadi province who helped to paved many roads in the city . he came to help you supposed to make statue for him in that place not to shed his blood ,,,, for the insurgents::: where are you know , nobody reminds you but Rich's soul is survived with the schools which he helps to built and all the facilities which he has done . Sir the last two weeks of your life we where not together and you have promised me not to go until I come from short vocation that you gave me ... but at the end I failed to return back to Al Asad camp ,,, the road was occupied by insurgents and you went alone to meet your destiny .. I have many memories for you ::: For me I promised you to be a school teacher and I am a teacher now ,, I can see you in the eyes of every thing innocent . I miss you sir ...... Your sincere translator ISMAEL Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:49:25 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183281 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183281 I am the key for Crocker's two tours in Iraq , we were together most of the time , I was the first one to meet him in Iraq , I was working as an interpreter there and I was exhausted that want to quit working but he convinced me to work together to accomplished his mission ... He was the man who constructed many schools and youth centers in Rmadi province who helped to paved many roads in the city . he came to help you supposed to make statue for him in that place not to shed his blood ,,,, for the insurgents::: where are you know , nobody reminds you but Rich's soul is survived with the schools which he helps to built and all the facilities which he has done . Sir the last two weeks of your life we where not together and you have promised me not to go until I come from short vocation that you gave me ... but at the end I failed to return back to Al Asad camp ,,, the road was occupied by insurgents and you went alone to meet your destiny .. I have many memories for you ::: For me I promised you to be a school teacher and I am a teacher now ,, I can see you in the eyes of every thing innocent . I miss you sir ...... Your sincere translator ISMAEL Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:43:57 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183280 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c183280 I am the key figure for Crocker's two tours in Iraq , we were together most of the time , I was the first one to meet him in Iraq , I was working as an interpreter there and I was exhausted that want to quit working but he convinced me to work together to accomplished his mission ... He was the man who constructed many schools and youth centers in Rmadi province who helped to paved many roads in the city . he came to help you supposed to make statue for him in that place not to shed his blood ,,,, for the insurgents::: where are you know , nobody reminds you but Rich's soul is survived with the schools which he helps to built and all the facilities which he has done . Sir the last two weeks of your life we where not together and you have promised me not to go until I come from short vocation that you gave me ... but at the end I failed to return back to Al Asad camp ,,, the road was occupied by insurgents and you went alone to meet your destiny .. I have many memories for you ::: For me I promised you to be a school teacher and I am a teacher now ,, I can see you in the eyes of every thing innocent . I miss you sir ...... Your sincere translator ISMAEL Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:41:13 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c180396 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c180396 I served with Rick when he was a Lieutenant as the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) in Los Angeles. We spent a lot of time working togethet. His sense of humor was infectious. We played basketball together and even had the opportunity to play at the men's gym at UCLA's ROTC building back in the 90s when Magic Johnson and a few friends would play pick up games there. Rick really enjoyed those times. I miss you brother. Semper Fi my dear friend. Sat, 23 May 2015 07:53:48 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c163507 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c163507 To Rick's mother, I never knew your son, although we were brothers in the Corps. I was flying in support of your son's unit that afternoon. From the air, I saw all hell break loose on the ground. With the help of the Forward Air Controller, I was able to drop a bomb on those insurgents. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. From what I have read about your son, he was a true hero. Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:36:52 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c145539 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c145539 I am Rick's mom. Thank you for remembering my son and prayers. I miss my son and not a day goes by without my thinking of him. His birthday is on the 25th of feb. And i will cook his favorite meal in his honor: arroz con habichuelas guisadas y bistec con muchas cebolla. Maybe a little apple pie?? Once again, thank you for being his friend even after his death. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:19:15 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c144757 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c144757 I went to high school with Rick and he was a true friend. It was because of Rick that I went to my first high school party and my first time to Georgetown in DC to check out the night scene as two high school teenage boys do. Rick loved his Country, the Marine Corp, his family and his friends. May God bless you Rick and we will all see you soon. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:15:02 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c131322 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c131322 Lifting the Crocker family in prayer. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with the love and peace He desires for you. May you find the forgiveness as God calls us to forgive, and allow it to heal you. Our loved ones can do a lot for us in the after-life. You are surrounded by angels. Call on them. xo xo Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:02:33 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c128260 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c128260 Rick it's been already 6 years after you passed away. To be honest I really miss the time we hung out. It feels like you're still here. I wish we can still talk about baseball and music stuff we used to do. I do hope you're hanging out in the most special place together with God in Heaven. I miss you man! Thank you for supporting the great country in the world. To Rick's family: I do hope you're doing all fine. Stay strong guys! Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:23:06 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c128259 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/ricardo-a-crocker/#c128259 Rick was truly a good guy. I was his commander while we were together serving in Iraq. We shared common interests such as; baseball, music stuff. I wish he's still here. This nation thanks him for what he did. To Rick's family, stay strong! God Bless You All! Hoorah Rick! Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:17:04 -0700