Jose L.-Ruiz-Obituary

Spc. Jose L. Ruiz

Brentwood, New York

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Last December, Jose Ruiz called his mother, Juliana, to say a "big, big present" was on its way. A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. Ruiz was at the door, grinning. "Here's your present," he said, wrapping his mother in a hug. Ruiz, 28, of Brentwood, N.Y., was killed Aug. 15 by small-arms fire in Mosul. He was based at Fort Lewis. Ruiz attended the New York Institute of Technology and had worked as computer network engineer in New York but was inspired to join the military after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He is survived by his wife, Alexa, and their 9-month-old daughter, Liana, who met her father for the first and only time last Christmas. "When he first met her, it was glory," said his stepfather, Eduardo King. "He never let her go." Ruiz was looking forward to coming home in six weeks, and had bought a house in Washington state. "I was confident every second of the day that he was going to come home to me," his wife said. "But I thank God for giving me the time he gave me with him and for giving me a baby with him. That's his mark on the world."

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This time of year is for us to remember all who dies for our country.
You were one of the best. RIP Love you

I give thanks to the Lord for blessing my family with the privilege to have met your EXTREMELY, especial parents. For the past 3/4 years I can imagine what a wonderful young man u were it shows in the eyes and unforgettable stories your parents so proudly share with us. Would have loved to at least shake your hand and tell you how thankful we are with your passion to protect your Country.

Ruiz. It is too long i have waited to find a place to say goodbye to you. You were the kindest man I met in my entire 5 years in the army. I miss you man. I cannot tell you how hard it hit me when I heard the news. RIP brother. I have your name forever on my back with Ridgely, Mitts and T. I love you guys. I'll see you again. Watch over us now until we all get to rest. You were best of us.

Yoo my ninja from another ninja I still have that wonderful montage you made w Reyes Doc and the rest of the crew on the FOB Singing oh baby you lol I still see you bro and love ya bc I know you had Reyes back and vice versa bro- We will catch up--RIP

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ruiz Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May...

Jose, Te quiero mucho, y pienso en ti siempre. Give a kiss to Nala for me.

Damaris

I feel you around me and my family all the time, especially since i had my son...words cannot express the loss in my husbands life since you passed away. u are missed and thought of with joy and laughter in this house and i wish we had more time to know you.

What up Homie, miss you... I think about you all the time. Having you inked on my skin isnt enough. Well until we meet again homie.... Love you

Te Amo Joe C Fist.