Raymond D. Hill II, 39

Army National Guard, Captain

Based: Modesto

1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: October 29, 2005

Baghdad (southern area), Iraq

Married, 2 children

Gender: Male

Hometown: Turlock

High School: Ceres High (Ceres)

Burial: Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Calif.

Hill joined the National Guard in 1987, two years after graduating high school. He married, earned a bachelor's degree from Cal State Stanislaus and went to work as an engineer technician with the Modesto Irrigation District. But he never left the Guard.

Shakere T. Guy, 10/29/2005

Arthur A. Mora Jr., 10/19/2005

11 memories of Raymond D. Hill II

“

I was then LT Ray Hill's platoon medic when we deployed to Kuwait right after 911. Nobody knew what might happen in those early days. Ray was a big, enthusiastic, caring man. Besides being his medic, I was often his co-driver and bodyguard when we were on the road or out in the sand, which would often seem like being on an interesting field trip. Ray was very proud of learning and teaching Arabic numerals, characters, and phrases. Together, we went and watched an Arab shipbuilder building a beautiful vessel the traditional way. He was always seemed to have at least one or two extra projects going at any given time to improve our working area. We worked hard together, and enjoyed each other's company.

” — Stefan Elming, May 23, 2009 at 9:43 a.m.

“

Dear Family:

We would like to offer our condolences for the lost of your dearly loved Raymond.

As he said: "If I didn't do it, somebody else would have to." He made the ultimate sacrifice so that others may have peace. Our Heavenly Father son, Jesus Christ too, made the ultimate Sacrifice, so that others my have peace, but, also live forever in paradise just a God original purpose. He also, will call, and those in the Memorial Tombs, will hear his voice and come out. Just think, you have the opportunity to see Raymond again under better conditions.

Soon there will be no more wars, all will put down the war weapons, turning their around hatred.

(Revelation 21:1-5; John 5:28,29; Isa. 55:11; Isa. 33:24; John 17:3; John 3:16)
Just a few of the many promises from our Grand Creator,

Until that time comes, please allow the God of Comfort, Comfort you at this time.

jw.org

” — E.A., September 8, 2016 at 4:47 p.m.

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BreeAnna. When I was with CSC 1/184 (1981-85) in Turlock, as a new 2LT, Rays Dad was the 1SGT. SSG Gary Riley was the Readiness NCO. I was assigned to the 4 "Duece" Mortar Plt. SFC Wally Avellar was my Plt Sgt. I remember meeting Raymond, your Dad, when his Dad would bring him to drill at the Armory. Your grandpa (1SG Hill) was excited t bring him round. Your Dad was excited about one day joining the Guard like his Dad. I served and retired (2014) but will always rememberyou Grandpa and meeting your Dad when he was a young teenager, ready t one day serve. I am sorry for your loss, but know your Dad's service and sacrafice were not in vain. I will carry memories of your Granpa and Dad till the end of my days. They both, are never forgotten. God's blessings
on you and your family. And one day, I hope to meet your Dad and Grandpa again, and just tell them Thanks for all they gave me. Be safe always, and know you are loved.

” — SFC James S. Jones (Ret), May 24, 2018 at 6:10 p.m.

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