Eric A.-Ayon-Obituary

Pfc. Eric A. Ayon

Arleta, California

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Arleta, California

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Pfc. Eric A. Ayon loved kids, and not just his own. Before joining the military last summer, he worked as a youth counselor steering kids away from drugs and gangs and toward careers. "He loved being able to touch a lot of people. He was a wonderful father. He had such big heart. All the kids loved him," said Angie Ayon, his high school sweetheart and wife of eight years. Ayon, 26, of Arleta, Calif., was killed April 9 in a gun battle in the Anbar province of Iraq. He was based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. As a boy, Ayon played with GI Joe action figures and dreamed of becoming a Marine. He loved taking his own 7-year-old son, Joshua, to Chuck E. Cheese and Olive Garden restaurants. A birthday card the Marine sent his son arrived the day his family mourned his death. "Being your dad is the coolest thing I''ve ever done in my life," the card read. "You being my son makes me a better man. I''m sorry I''m not there with you today. I love you and I will always be around."

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We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Eric A. Ayon US Marine Private 1st Class.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we...

R.I.P brother. Semper Fi!!!

Remembering you today. Your cousin Daniel knows all about your sacrifice to our country. Fly with the angels.

10 years today I miss you cuz.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Eric A. Ayon:
Always remembering Eric. "Some gave all."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD TIMER!!!! Thanks for keeping the gates of heaven guarded and for keeping up safe and sound down here. I know you are always looking down on us with all your love and protection. We miss you, love you, and always remind the kids of you.
Your bro in law.
Efrain

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6

I was with Ayon from the time we were both in a BMP platoon in San Diego through combat training. I will never forget the days when we would go to the beach, drink a few beers and try to find the best tacos in San Diego. He was a good friend and a great Marine. I wear a dogtag with his name on it to remind myself of what was and what will never be. I miss you Ayon. R.I.P. and Semper Fi