Benito A. Ramirez Obituary

Benny thank you for the privilege that you gave me to call you Son,not one day goes by that your not on my mind the memories that you left us the unforgettable bear hugs your silliness that smile I miss you son, per our last conversation that we had over the phone the promises that I made you I have kept Jesse is working and trying to open his own business, Vanessa finished college and is working in the hospital, Andrea is a make up artist and a proud mommy, Emmanuel is in college working on a degree you would be so proud thank you for being a part of my family and you will always continue being a part of our family we love you so much we miss you dearly Benny

not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Your bear hugs and mischievous smile are always in the back of my mind.
we love you
Ale

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez:
It has truly been my honor to sign Benito's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Benito will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Benny, I think about you all the time. I miss you so much, it seems like it was just yesterday we had you here with us. We all miss you dearly. Our family will never be the same without you. I miss your smile and your laughter, you were such a clown Benny. I know I will see you one day, but until then I will treasure all the wonderful moments we had together. You are my hero!

Your cousin that loves you always and forever,
Erika

May 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez:
Always remembering Benito. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez:
Please accept my remembrance of Benito on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez:
Remembering Benito on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Happy Memorial Day.

Thank You,

To the family of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez:
Benito 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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Ramirez!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Benito, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Ramirez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez, the price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

Treasure this young hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.

I pray you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Benito's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ramirez Family,
As we get ready for our son's 2nd deployment to Iraq, my family and I stopped to reflect and remember your beautiful and courageous son. It seems just like yesturday that we were wishing him the best of luck after visiting at his aunt's on Thanksgiving Day. Such a handsome and polite young man. Our hearts go out to you and your family on this great loss. Only our good Lord can give us the strength to go on. We can only ask our good Lord for guidance. Our son, (LCPL USMC) Freddy is headed back in April of 2007, and like every family that has a son in the war zone, we fear for them. The only thing we can do is support them on the decisions they make, and give them our blessing. QUE DIOSITO LES DE LA FUERZA PARA SEGUIR ADELANTE.

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Benito will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many Marine families and loved ones. God Bless and Semper Fi.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Ramirez family in the loss of Benito. I did not know Benito, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Benito you are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

To the Ramirez family I'm so sorry what happen to you, but I understand your pain as I lost my husband on 12-18-05 KIA in Ramadi, Iraq.The only thing I can say is be strong for the ones that are around you and love you. Its very hard but we need to move on and just remember all the wonderful memories that Benito left behind. I thank God for allowing me to attend Benito's funeral and letting me meet the Ramirez family.But do know that Benito is a true hero like my husband and everyone that is fighting in Iraq. It really hurts that my baby samantha never met her father but to samantha and I my husband Samuel will always be our hero and you need to remember Bentio as a true hero.God Bless You and take care, if you ever need to talk or you have any questions please contact me. I'm gladly willing to help, my phone # is 956-456-1835.

Dear Ramirez Family,

Even though we have never met, I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's finacee was killed by an IED in Iraq on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as close as He has held my family for these past months. You will be in my prayers for peace and comfort as you face the days ahead.

Although words can't replace you, my family of 7 is forever grateful to you for your service and protecting this country that we live in. Thank you for having the "courage" to fight for this country and fight for freedom and to also strive for better things in your life. What an example you were while on this earth! I pray your family will have God's peace one day after the shock of losing you is still not so fresh. You are what makes American's proud! My family does not forget this verse either..." No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend " John 15:13

With love from Michigan this Orlando born mother sends her deepest sympathy~

The ultimate sacrifice you and others before you made to our great Nation is greatly appreciated and you will never be forgotten. We pray that GOD grant your family Peace and Comfort during this difficult time and we hope they realize you're a HERO.

Lance Cpl. Ramirez "WE SALUTE YOU" >> Your Brothers at the "Disabled American Veterans" Texas Chapter 233.

To the Ramirez family:

My sister, brother-in-law and our own Lance Cpl. Francisco Paz Jr. made their way to attend Benito's services. With them our family sent our deepest condolences for your loss. As you know Frank and Benito were in the same platoon but were seperated when Frank suffered severe injuries.

The Lord God allowed Benito "Cheeks" to touch our lifes in a very special way. With the short time that we knew him, I know that we had met a very courageous and special young man. The Lord might have called upon an angel but he will remain forever in our hearts. May God bless the Ramirez family and we will keep you in our hearts and prayers.



The Silva Family

Juliana, I am so sorry that you lost your husband. It was the most difficult thing I had ever had to do when telling you that Benito had died in combat. I feel blessed to have met you and your courage during such difficult times has left me in awe. My only wish is that god gives you the strength to carry on and that the rest of your life brings you all the happiness you deserve. You are an amazing woman and I am a better man for having known you. I'll be here for you, when ever you might need me. God bless you.

To the Family of Lance Cpl.Benito A. Ramirez;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To Benito's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

My condolences to the Ramirez family. Benito may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Ramirez, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Benito is a true American hero who will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless you all and God Bless Benito.

I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. Benito was truly an American hero who gave his life for his country. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

This is very hard to write as my nephew died on May 11 in Iraq. The pain is strong, but the love is stronger. He will be in your heart forever. God bless him and I thank him for his unselfish sacrifice.

I send my sencere condolences to the family of cpl Ramirez. may you find comfort from our heavenly father through this trying time. he was a true hero and will always be. thank you MARINE for watching out for me,my family and all americans. god bless all of you and give you peace.i had three brothers in the MARINE CORP and was and ever will be so proud of them, my one brother served in vietnam i do know the fear you have endured through all of this. may you find peace now soldier the peace you fought so bravely for. god bless SEMPER FI

Thank You and God Bless You. Rest in Peace.