https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/jesse-jaime/ The latest user comments on Jesse Jaime en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c190698 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c190698 Remembering you today on Memorial Day. Mon, 29 May 2017 01:26:57 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c190696 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c190696 My favorite memory of Michael is how he smiled and laughed.. he was always so caring and sweet and concerned for others..thank you for your ultimate sacrifice..and all the signs you leave for everyone.. Mon, 29 May 2017 12:19:39 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c184577 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c184577 Thinking of the friendly kid from down the road in Simi who grew up to be a hero on this Memorial Day. "All gave some, some gave all."- Howard William Osterkamp Mon, 30 May 2016 07:58:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/jesse-jaime/#c142263 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/jesse-jaime/#c142263 Please take comfort in the resurrection hope.(John 5:28,29) Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:29:42 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c105238 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c105238 I only knew Michael as a child but his mother is my oldest friend. She would send photo Xmas cards and a Christmas update letter on how the family was doing each year and I would so look forward to this ritual. I knew Michael had grown up to be an amazing man. He had amazing parents and siblings so no doubt he was always the hero in their eyes. Each January I think of this amazing young man that gave his life so the rest of us can know peace. May God bless you always Moms friend Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:39:27 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c75548 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c75548 I saw and spoke with Michael about 2 weeks prior to his passing. Michael was very passionate about his life and what he would do. When I heard the news of Michael's death, I was crushed. Michael was a good friend and every Memorial Day I fly my flag and say a prayer for my friend. I know Michael is with the Lord today and I know I will see him again one day. My thoughts and prayers to the his family. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:24:03 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c53380 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c53380 This is the first time that my family is seeing these wonderful messages about our son Michael. Thank you Julie for sending this website to Danielle. A special thanks to SFC Daniel L. George for helping us to realize how happy Michael was serving in the army as a flight medic.It is so wonderful to hear from friends that he has served with. We so appreciate all of these messages from each of you. It means so much to us. Michael is missed today and every day of our lives. Bless you all! Carol DiRaimondo (Mike's mom) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:09:41 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c53100 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c53100 We still miss you everyday Michael. We will always be so proud of you and keep you in our hearts forever. Your niece and nephew will grow up to know about you and the legacy you have left behind. We also appreciate the amazing support and love expressed from everyone. Thank you so much. Until we see eachother again lilbro. love, Dawn Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:23:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c44109 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c44109 Today is the 7th anniversary of "Mike D's" passing.  I have never written anything before, It has always been too hard... It still is...  Mike and I first met on a bus making it's rounds of Tal Afar... He saw my 571st flight patch and asked me what seemed like a 1000 questions about what we do, and how could he be a part of it... He instantly struck me as bright, eager to learn and willing to work to get where he wanted to be. When I got back to our company area a short time later, he had already stopped by to talk with the people I told him he should... I was pleased to see a few weeks later that he was now a "Which Doctor".  Mike and I soon became good friends... We spent many late nights watching movies, talking about what we would do when we got back, studying for his flight progression as well as studying for the Sergeant promotion board...  When the Chinook was shot down 2 November 2003, Mike was in the beginning of his flight training and ended up on his own, away from his Blackhawk aircraft on the 2nd Chinook that was used as a mass-cal transport... We of course made fun of him for being on the wrong aircraft as it took off, but ultimately, he shocked and impressed everyone by working it like he had been doing it for years, keeping calm and collected, doing what he knew must be done and doing it to the highest standard possible... When I heard just two months later that all were lost on his aircraft, I didn't believe it, not Mike... In the MEDEVAC we saw death everyday... And yet I could not accept that my friend was gone... I had the honor and privilege to represent Mike at his promotion in Iraq, that was when it hit me that my friend was gone... As hard as it was, I held back my tears and proudly carried his Stetson forward to be pinned with the Sergeant stripes we studied all those nights for.   Mike and I were planning to drive from Colorado to California when we got back stateside to pick up his Tacoma... I made the trip on my own, but with a new destination; one that I couldn't bring myself to finish. I had made it all the way but was not ready to see my friend one last time... I'm not sure I ever will be...  I know this is full of rambling, long and drawn out, but I could honestly go on and on... I just wanted to finally share at least a little of the Mike I know so many of us knew... I know you are gone Mike, but I and many others miss you... You will never be forgotten... Rest In Peace my Brother... Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:53:43 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c19776 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/michael-a-diraimondo/#c19776 I had emailed Mr. DiRaimondo the year Mike passed. I was reading a People Yearbook and saw Mike's name. My eyes popped out, because I recognized his name. I went to boot camp with Mike and he was a wonderful, happy person. That same year, I ordered a hero bracelet in his honor. God bless you, Mike for your ultimate sacrifice. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:36:24 -0800