Lawrence, Massachusetts
You had to hear Pierre A. Raymond laugh. He would toss his head back and let his laughter escape without shame or self-consciousness. "My greatest fear," said his sister, Barbara Bell, "is that I will forget the sound of my brother's laughter. And he was always laughing." Raymond, 28, of Lawrence, Mass., died Sept. 20 at a military hospital in Germany of injuries from a Sept. 15 attack in Ramadi. He was based in Harrisburg. "Pierre just had this capacity that very few people have," Bell said. "This capacity for life. Even as a kid, we don't have many family photos of him because he was always running in the park." He graduated high school in 1994 and attended Northern Essex Community College. Raymond, who had a passion for fixing cars on the fly, was a military mechanic. He joined the Army in 1998 and spent 13 months in Bosnia. He also is survived by his parents, Santina and David. "I'd give anything to have my brother back," said his sister, who was at his bedside in Germany. "But to be there, to be able to laugh with my family when we remembered his jokes was amazing. It was a gift."
My condolences to all the Raymond family. I will never forget the moment you bid goodbye to your mother, Ms. Raymond. Thank you for giving your all, SGT Raymond.
With Sincere Gratitude,
Shirley Crumpton, MAJ/AN
September 01, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Raymond 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. ...
Charlie Gili
May 19, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY
Thank you Pierre for your military service and sacrifice to this country. Even after 7 years since your passing, we have not forgotten you.
September 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond:
Please accept my remembrance of Pierre on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 20, 2011 | Carson City, NV
You are not forgotten, man
September 05, 2011
I only found out about this recently. Pierre was a good kind friend. An honest soul. I remember coming by your house near Andover St. and playing with you on the Artari. It was good times. Rest in peace, friend, and may you live on in our memories. Your Friend
Danh Dang
July 25, 2011 | Andover, MA
To the family and friends of Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond:
Remembering Pierre on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Peggy Childers
September 20, 2010 | Carson City, NV
To the family of Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond:
Pierre 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
Peggy Childers
September 20, 2009 | Carson City, NV
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