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Charlie Gili
April 15, 2023
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Rel A. Ravago IV US Army Specialist.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Joseph Mcelheny
August 12, 2018
Its been a long time brother. I wish every day of my life we could've gone to that DJ Icey show in Nashville I got us tickets for online while with you were with me. I couldn't bring myself to go without you bro. I still have the tickets framed with a picture of you on my fireplace mantle. Much Love Doc McElheny. Family or other 1/502 brothers please call or text me at 1-401-218-8805 Love you all.
Daniel Smith
December 4, 2015
Its been 12 and I still haven't forgotten Rel. He was on of the best guys I ever knew. I really hope his family knows how much of a blessing he wad to the people he served with.
eric johnston
May 25, 2015
to tha ravago family i was spc ravagos squad leader in iraq we went thru some hard times hea was a great soldier and a great person i will never forget ssg eric w johnston usa ret
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Douglas Sanchez
January 29, 2014
I know it's a day early but Happy Birthday Rel, I will always miss you.
A former 1-502nd INF soldier
Peggy Childers
November 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Rel A. Ravago:
Please accept my remembrance of Rel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Rel A. Ravago:
Remembering Rel 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
In Memory of Rel ~ (Debra Estep)
November 23, 2008
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 Rel, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 23, 2008
To the family of Spc. Rel A. Ravago:
Rel 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
Althea B
July 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
Manuel Fuentes
May 27, 2007
To the Ravago Family,
I was one of Rel's EIB graders prior to the deployment.
I had just passed him in the hall prior to my guard shift at the BN TOC. I said," whats up? " He replied "nothing much, Sergeant, you know..."
Less than hour later I found out. My heart sank.
He was a good kid. He will really be missed.
signed ,
A Former 1-502D INF soldier
Garnet Jenkins
November 23, 2006
In remembrance of Spc. Rel A. Ravago, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Rel rest safely, in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Ravago family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Rel's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
jersey
October 27, 2006
After reading about Rel on another site, I felt I had to look him up on here. He was amazingly loved and apparently such an incredibly positive person. So missed. Rest in peace.
Rojeh Dergevorkian
May 29, 2006
God Bless you and Rest in Peace, from a fellow soldier to another.
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