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Francisco Guardado-Ramirez Obituary
Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez, 21, was in a heavily armored Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle when it hit the overpass, officials said. He died Wednesday.
Guardado-Ramirez was with the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart, Ga. He was a cannon crew member.
He joined the Army in June 2008 and arrived at Fort Stewart in November that year. It was his first deployment.
Attempts Friday to reach his family were unsuccessful.
Brigade soldiers have conducted humanitarian missions, delivering bags of grain, drinking water and pre-packaged meals.
They are partnered with an Iraqi federal police division. They also run convoys that have been attacked by insurgents in recent months, according to the unit's official Facebook page.
Memories and Condolences
for Francisco Guardado-Ramirez
46 Entries
ryan
July 12, 2020
What can i say bro its been just over ten years. I can remember that nigh as if it were yesterday, i just want you to know you are still remembered and missed continue to rest easy brother until we meet again
Sara Ramirez
May 26, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Keith
May 16, 2018
Guardado you have been gone for a long time now. I still remember our times together. Seeing your face for the last time that night was ingrained into me. I will never forget you to this day. I still remember your full name. We shared good times together and bad. I never really got to say goodbye. So, goodbye friend I hope you are doing what you love in a better place.
MIRIAM RAMIREZ
October 31, 2016
TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY FRANK AND WE STILL MISS YOU DEARLY EVERY DAY MORE AND MORE.
Kathy Cody
August 6, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy--Francisco will always be held up as a true American hero..God bless him and all his family and loved ones..
May 6, 2013
Thank you Francisco for your service and sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2012
June 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez:
Please accept my remembrance of Francisco on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Miriam Ramirez
October 31, 2011
Happy birthday frank!!! We miss you
:'(
10/31/1988 - 06/02/2010
Miriam Ramirez
October 31, 2011
Thanks to all who shared their comments here...he will walways be missed, my nephew was one of the beat person ever......still a year and the pain is here a true hero in heart!!! Hope to see u soon franky we miss u Sooooooo much!!!
Rip soldier we miss u and love u <\3
blanca flores
June 10, 2011
i miss you... IN your anniversary I love you..
Peggy Childers
June 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez:
Remembering Francisco on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
stephanie rafoss
August 1, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
blanca flores
July 1, 2010
PVT. FRANCISCO J. GUARDADO
to thee family, im sorry for the loss.
-pancho, i miss you everday.
I dont know how to bear with your loss.
I wasnt ready to lose you.
I still remember all those time
we would hangout and go watch movies.
I still remember our last day together,
when we played board games, and you kept laughing because the tower wouldnt fall... i can still hear you laugh. My mom says everythings going to be okay. i doubt that. I know your with god now, I still read your letters everyday, they make me cry. I miss you pancho, and i love you with all my heart. Thank you for everything. I finally met your family. they miss you very much, your friends do too. Good morning and good night pancho. RIP.
always and forever in our hearts.
Kory Thompson
June 23, 2010
To the Family, I had the Honor of reading the name Francisco J Guardado-Ramirez on June 20 at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, Illinois. I send you my most sincerest condolences on the loss of such a fine young Hero and Warrior. He will never be forgotten!!
Patricia Leslie
June 22, 2010
To the family of Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez: Thank you to your son and heroic family member for his actions and great efforts on behalf of the American people!
I extend my deepest sympathy. I hope many wonderful memories of Francisco help to ease your sorrow.
Laura Cothern
June 20, 2010
My sympathies go to your family for your loss. My son served with yours and for that I am proud. Guardado will be missed but remember he was loved.
May God bless you and keep your family safe.
Laura Cothern
June 20, 2010
I would like to extend my sympathies to your family. My son served with your Guardado - a great loss - Guardado is a hero. Not to be forgotten.
May God keep you safe.
Gary Allain
June 19, 2010
PVT. FRANCISCO J. GUARDADO RAMIREZ
you are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Peggy Childers
June 18, 2010
To the family of Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez:
Francisco gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Salas Family
June 14, 2010
My condolences to the family of Francisco. Here in Santa Teresa High School we will always remember him as a hero. There is no greater loss than that of a son. Francisco now you are an angel watching over all of us. We will never forget you for you will always be in our hearts and in our memories. Rest in Peace.
enid serrano
June 13, 2010
Rest in peace,my hero.
June 12, 2010
To the Family and Friends of Pvt.Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez,
The losses caused by war are very sad, but the Bible gives a comforting message at Isaiah 2:4-"They will have to beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning shears.
Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore".
We look forward to a time when peace will be upon the earth, and those who have fallen like Franciso Ramirez can be welcomed back.
The Grant Family
Henryk Zaleski
June 12, 2010
Rest in peace.
MacDaniel
June 11, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Franciso will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Elizabeth McGovern
June 10, 2010
My heart breaks for the Guardado-Ramirez families. Francisco is a true American hero. I will keep you all in my heart forever. I am so grateful for people like Francisco. Our country and all it's citizens owe you a debt that can never be repaid... My son had the honor to serve with him and he will miss him forever...
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 10, 2010
REST IN PEACE PVT. RAMIREZ, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU FRANCISCO
Arlene Delgdo
June 9, 2010
Words cant describe or heal the pain your going through. May the Peace of God be with you and my condolences are with you Family Guardado-Ramirez. I have always been proud of Pancho for fighting for our Country. I give him my greatest Respect for not thinking even twice to protect all of us, not just his family or his friends but for the whole United States Of America. He was wonderful and great Human Being.
May God Bless him and May you rest in peace Pancho your duty here has finish. I will remember you as always funny, happy, dorky, honest and a awesome friend. And now you will see your family and friends and guide us from above. Pancho you have touch so many life and specially soooo many hearts!!!! Every person has a funny story or have great memories about you. You will truly be miss Pancho.
Adrian Ruiz
June 9, 2010
Pancho u were a friend but most importantly our brother my heart and memories will always be with u we had our laughs our good times form when we were small lil kids skatin to cars when we grew older our hearts will always be with u god needed an angel that day so he choose u ur in our lords hands now watch over us we will all see each other some day and have our good days once again R.I.P man love and respect for what u did for us over there u will never be forgoten but kept close in our hearts keep ur head up soldier ur in our lords hands now we all love u man.. el grenias like u and ur parents would call me take care brother
Gary Allain
June 9, 2010
PVT. FRANSISCO J. GUARDADO-RAMIREZ
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
noel roberts
June 9, 2010
I guess my initial entry did not go through for some reason. So if there is repost I apologize.
I wanted to say thank you. NO words or time will ever wash away that night. We tried. I know you know and understand. You are truly a hero and I am proud to be able to call you my brother. For any man who stands beside me and is willing to shed his blood for me, will always be my brother. I WILL NEVER forget you, that night or your sacrifice.
Heaven was needing a Hero that night.
At Ease Soldier. Your job here is done. Mission complete. I will come visit you when I get home.
CPT N
June 9, 2010
PVT Ramirez,
No words can wash away what happened that night. We tried. We gave everything we could. I am sure you were watching over us. Your buddies and CMD came a little while after. You have some great friends and leaders.
You obviously touched many and you probably did not even realize it... the way you touched us. I do my job because of soldiers like you. And I am proud to have had the chance to call you comrade.
Heaven was needing a Hero that night.
AtEase, Soldier. Your job here is done.
I will NEVER forget you. Perhaps when I get home from here, we can visit again.
Alfredo De Luna
June 8, 2010
QUERIDOS TIOS,
NO PUEDO CREER QUE PANCHITO SE AYA IDO DE NOSOTROS :( TODAVIA ME ACUERDO CUANDO JUGABA CON EL CUANDO ERAMOS NINOS. ME ACUERDO CUANDO IBA PARA EL PASO A QUEDARME A DORMIR. PERO COMO DIJO MI HERMANO CHUY AHORA NOS VA A CUIDAR DESDE AYA ARRIBA. LO VOY A EXTRANAR. LOS EXTRANO A USTEDES TAMBIEN Y AKI ESTOY CON USTEDES.
JESUS "Chuyito" DE LUNA
June 8, 2010
Queridos tios;
Lo siento mucho, se los digo de todo corazon. Yo se que estos momentos son muy dolorosos para toda la familia. Asi como el fue un soldado de los Estados Unidos ahora es un soldado de Dios y desde el cielo el nos estara protegiendo para tener paz en este mundo. Hay que recordar a "PANCHITO" siempre como el hijo, hermano, nieto, primo, amigo y soldado que vivio entre nosotros desde que nacio hasta el dia de su muerte.
QUE DIOS LO TENGA EN SU SANTA GLORIA..
Rosa Ruiz
June 8, 2010
Familia Guardado-Ramirez sentimos mucho la perdida de nostro amigo Pancho. Su hijo era una persona muy buena y admirable y muy querida por todos su amigos. Diosito se lo a llevado porque necesitaba un gran Angel. Algun dia lo volveramos aver. Rosa I. Ruiz (Sunland Park, NM.)
Rosa Isela Pena
June 6, 2010
Tios mis resos y pensamientos van dirigidos a ustedes en estos momentos mas dificiles. Que Dios les de la fuerza y fortaleza para seguir adelante. Que Dios los bendiga.
Pam Goldsmith
June 6, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I also appreciate your loved ones' service If he had not volunteered to protect our country .... Myself or my child would have to be the one carrying the gun or either hiding under a rock. Be Proud of his bravery. Thank You
Garnet Jenkins
June 6, 2010
In Humble Tribute to, Pvt Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez, who has lost his life, in the Service of our Country, With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest Safely now, Francisco, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with your loving family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrows." ~ Isaiah 53:4 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Francisco, remain in your heart always and give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 6, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms, PVT. Francisco J. Guardado Ramirez. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Francisco. And to Francisco it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Francisco, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Francisco’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Management, Staff and Board of Governors El Paso Country Club
June 5, 2010
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your son Francisco Javier. The prayers and thoughts of the management, staff and Board of Governors of the El Paso Country Club are with you at this time of sorrow. Because no bond is as great as that between a parent and child, we are praying for God to bring upon you comfort to fill that void. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Laura Dieguez
June 5, 2010
Pancho you will be missed....
My prayers go out to his family may god guide you through this difficult moment and may he give you strength to move forward in life
Laura Dieguez
June 5, 2010
Pancho you will be missed.....
My prayers go out to his family
May god guide you to find resignation and may he give you strength to move forward in life....
Estela Granados
June 5, 2010
Alfredo Y Familia,
Mi más sincero pésame y que Dios les de la fortaleza para sobrellevar estos difíciles momentos por los que están pasando.
Sinceramente,
Estela Granados
adrien rivera
June 5, 2010
"The righteous perish,
and no one ponders it in his heart;
devout men are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.
Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they find rest as they lie in death."
Isaiah 57:1-2
Margarita Sierra
June 5, 2010
Alfredo y Rosa Isela en estos momentos tan dificiles, en que la perdida de un ser tan querido como el hijo de ustedes es tan dolorosa, yo le he estado pidiendo a Dios que les de la resignacion y fortaleza y que tenga compasion con ustedes, los padres de Pancho, asi como con su hermana y hermano que esta dejando para entrar en la casa de nuestro Dios.
Fernandez Family
June 5, 2010
Our thoughts and my prayers go out to you and your family at this time. May GOD guide you through this difficult time.
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