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Name: Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
Age: 30
From: Davie, Fla.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident: Marine Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova was killed Aug. 8 by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.


Died: August 08, 2005

Fla. Marine killed while conducting combat operations

Associated Press

Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova served in the Marine Corps for 11 years and traveled the world. Family friend Michael Millstone remembers Gonzales proudly showing off his scrapbook. “He’d joke, saying, ‘Don’t I look great in a uniform?”’ Millstone said.

Gonzales, 30, of Davie, Fla., was killed Aug. 8 by a sniper in Ramadi. He was based at Camp Pendleton.

His sister, Blanca Gonzales, said she often reads the poem that helped her cope with her brother’s death, especially the last lines: “And never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky.”

Gonzales joined the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating high school.

“Ever since I can remember, he always wanted to be a soldier,” said his sister. “I remember him playing with little soldier toys.” He is survived by his wife, Joselyn, and 3-year-old son Sergio.

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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Jan 25, 2006
  I served with SSgt in Charlie 1/5 he was a great man. I didn't deploy with him this last time to Iraq, but i will always remember his word of insperation before i left the unit. He will always be missed.


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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY designcreature on Oct 08, 2005
  "Happy Birthday!!! Ramon It's been two months now and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or Sergio I miss you guys so much and I wish I could see you guys again but I know that I will one day. My mom is doing good so don't worry about her, your son is doing great smart as I don't know what and Joselyn is okay she has a lot to do but she is getting through it, Edgardo as you know is himself still in Honduras, and well my dad is also okay. Like I said we all think about you guys and miss you and keep you in our prayers. Happy birthday Hermanito, I love you and miss you. Don't forget to please come see me in my dreams you and Sergio.


Your Hermanita"

Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie,FL
 
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BY John on Sep 30, 2005
  I will always thank God for the bravery of men like Ramon Gonzales Cordova. The true heroes that are willing to die to save others. Freedom does not come cheap, and he paid the highest price for all of us to have it. Thank You Ramon!


To the family and friends of this brave soldier, please accept my deepest condolences. If you would like me to add a photo to his tribute, please send a photo of Ramon to (Email Link) Our prayers are with you! God Bless


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Prayers & Condolences For:
Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Sep 29, 2005
  \"Hey bro,

Just wanted to drop by and say hey, Its been a month and today is your son's birthday and I know your watching him and seeing how big and smart he is, I called him to wish him happy birthday and of course he doesn't have time for anyone since he is on the computer. Ramon I can't tell you how proud I am of you and everything you accomplished, and how you made sure that sergio and joselyn would be taken cared of that just shows me that you were not just an incredible brother but also an incredible husband,father and son. We miss you so much! But like my mom says we can't be selfish and just think of you we also have to think of Sergio; by the way how is he?? You guys should really come and visit me one of these days I would love to see you together. promise me that you will take care of mom and dad. I love you guys so much.

Your baby sister\"

Blanca Marisol Gonzalez of Davie, FL
 

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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Sep 29, 2005
  "Hola mi Amor solo queria decirte que estoy super orgullosa de vos.Cada dia que pasa te estraño mas y mas pero se que estas en un mejor lugar ahora, pues estas al lado de Dios.Solo queria decirte que te amo y que no te preocupes por nuestro hijo yo lo voy a cuidar super bien y estoy segura que vos me lo cuidas desde arriba tambien.Gracias mil gracias por cada segundo que vivimos juntos.Papi mi fortaleza es saber que un dia nos volveremos a ver.Asi que no estoy triste que mas da esperar un tiempo mas si se que algun dia volvere a sentir un abrazo de ti.Te amo papito y siempre te amare,tranquilo porque Sergito y yo estaremos bien.Nos vemos pronto.Tu esposa Joselyn ...Thankyou for every word of support to all those who took time to write a note for us.God bless you always."

Joselyn Gonzales of San Diego CA
 

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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Sep 19, 2005
  Your were a motivated applicant when I recruited you and turned out to be a fine Marine who was outstanding at what you did. Your loss has hit me personally as all other has done. Rest easy as your job is done. Semper Fi Brother! Your Recruiter, CWO3 William Thrasher USMC/Retired
 

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Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Aug 27, 2005
  I will miss you son. You were our Ben's best friend before he died. I know you are with him now but I will miss you along with Ben.


Love MaMa G
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova
BY Anonymous on Aug 19, 2005
  Querido primo, tu siempre estaras con nosotros en nuestros pensamientos, que Dios te guarde hasta que nos reunamos de nuevo.
 


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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

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Luke J Mercardante

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James C Matteson

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I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

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Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

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Bruno G. De Solenni

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Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

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Benjamin Walker

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Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

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