https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/ The latest user comments on Richard A. Perez Jr. en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c190682 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c190682 Mr. Perez, I was there with your son in Iraq. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember him. I bear a remembrance tattoo of your son, I honorably sought when we returned home from that fateful deployment, so that his memory is eternally with me. Here in Rhode Island, there is an event hosted annually, called Boots on the Ground. At the tribute, there is a combat boot representing every fallen service member since 9-11 with a name and information placard. I attendeded, for the first time yesterday, and have photos, I could share with you if you, see this and desire. You can find me on Facebook at the above name, we can, then, coordinate further communication from there. Should you so choose. SSgt Matthew T Grant USMC Mon, 29 May 2017 06:47:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c184947 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c184947 I wish there were more young men like him. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 05:27:01 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c184478 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c184478 Condolences Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perez Sr & Family. Today while on the internet I came upon a website event called Change Your Profile Photo to Honor a Fallen Hero I then decide to participate but didn't have a fallen hero to Honor. I knew I want to honor a Young Marine Hero as I'm a mother of a Marine . Through the Marine Corps is where I found Lance Corporal Richard A. Perez Jr. I took the liberty to honor your son this Memorial Weekend of 2016 . What a fine young man , so unselfish to give all for his country!!!! #memorialday2016 #fallenhero2016 #lancecorporalricharda.perezjr. Sat, 28 May 2016 02:34:32 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c181550 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c181550 Tributes to Rich Jr: *A Great Street in Henderson Nevada, behind his high school Coronado, Rich Perez Jr Dr. *Red Rock Memorial at Visitors Center, tribute to all Nevada Military lost in these last 2 conflicts. *2 of Richard High School Friends have gone on with USMC and Air Force Careers in Rene and Dennis. After initially not wanting to, both served their time. *Richard's Body is Buried at Hollywood Hills Cemetery, along side a couple spots from his Grandfather who we lost on 2011, Carl Perez Sr. *Richards Sisters: Richelle is married now to Nathaniel Hedlund in Nevada with 1 child Maverik Hedlund, Rheanne is married to Joshua Gutierrez in Colorado 2 children Audrey Perez and Jonah Gutierrez, Richard youngest sister Risa is a top gymnast on Pac 12 Network from Oregon State University transferred in 2014 from Arizona State where she was MVP of 2014 Team as Sophomore, her career for the most part has been dedicated to her brother Richard Perez Jr. and 2016 is her senior season at OSU. *Parents: Rich is on Air Host at CBS Sports radio 1140 AM Network now in Las Vegas, remaining active in Sports and remains married 30 years stable to wife Rosemarie in Las Vegas, NV. **EVERYTHING THE FAMILY DOES REMAINS DEDICATED IN PART TO RICHARD PEREZ JR." Still our son, brother and friend!!! Richard turned 30 on 9/21/15 Thank You all again Perez Family 9/26/2015 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:15:01 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c155318 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c155318 I've only met Rich Jr. in stories. Each year his Dad would come to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl with radio partner and Vikings great Joey Browner and we would do a show. I was looking forward to finally meeting the young man the next year after his service. The night before the game with all the Perez family in tow we went out for dinner in Kailua. My son Brandon, then still just a toddler, was being doted on by the girls. It was a wonderful evening and I always thought that perhaps in some way Rich Jr. on his way to heaven looked down on us that night and saw that his family was together and having fun in a place he loved coming to. The following morning the Marines came to the hotel and broke the news. My heart sank that day for my friend and his family. God Bless Richard Perez Jr. and all those others who served. Aloha. Fri, 23 May 2014 02:41:33 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c155244 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c155244 9 years have passed, but your never forgotten for a single moment! Thousands Love you, Millions praise you and we all miss you so much son. You have left a fine legacy and we are all so honored to have had you in our lives. Love you son, love you forever, until we meet up again Semper Fi! -your growing old and new family, Richard, Rosemarie, Richelle, Rheanne, Risa, Audrey, Maverik, Jonah, Josh and Nathaniel. Fri, 23 May 2014 07:07:57 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121259 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121259 Mr.Richard Perez Jr. Although I never met you.I knew your father.I'm sure you were just like him. Love for your parents and "Esparanza" for the future. "Ganas" in your heart to make it a better world us to live in. Richard Jr. Thank you for your service.May you rest in peace knowing that your never forgotten!!. “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ― G.K. Chesterton Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:22 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121212 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121212 Richard Jr., you paid the ultimate price for your country. Thank you, although I did not know you personally, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and God bless your family. Mon, 27 May 2013 11:04:59 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121210 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121210 With much respect and admiration, we honor you, Richard Perez Jr., brave hero. We celebrate your life and know that you, along with all the others who gave the ultimate sacrifice, are watching over the ones who serve now, giving them the courage to protect our great country. Thank you Richard Jr. and may God Bless the Perez Family. Jose Belmares -- Classmate of Richard Perez Sr. Mon, 27 May 2013 10:25:23 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121134 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/richard-a-perez-jr/#c121134 So much has changed in 8 years, Richard now has a street in Henderson, Nv and his body rests at Hollywood hills, Ca forest lawn. Richards sister Risa is a PAC 12 gymnast at Arizona State and Richard is an uncle to three great kids, Audrey, Maverik and Maximus. I have been able to coach Kids in LA at Franklin, Contreras and Arleta high school, which has helped me get through a tough situation. There's till isn't five minutes that go by that we don't think about Richard Jr, We are so very proud of him! We love him always and will continue to help others through Richards name and legacy. Thank you everyone continue to share here through the LA Times who we all thank as well! Sun, 26 May 2013 05:50:17 -0700