Davie, Florida
Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova served in the Marine Corps for 11 years and traveled the world. Family friend Michael Millstone remembers Gonzales proudly showing off his scrapbook. "He'd joke, saying, `Don't I look great in a uniform?'" Millstone said. Gonzales, 30, of Davie, Fla., was killed Aug. 8 by a sniper in Ramadi. He was based at Camp Pendleton. His sister, Blanca Gonzales, said she often reads the poem that helped her cope with her brother's death, especially the last lines: "And never, never be afraid to die / For I am waiting for you in the sky." Gonzales joined the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating high school. "Ever since I can remember, he always wanted to be a soldier," said his sister. "I remember him playing with little soldier toys." He is survived by his wife, Joselyn, and 3-year-old son Sergio. He was finishing his second tour and his wife said he would always ask her for candy to give to Iraqi children. Gonzales spoke to his mother, sister and wife the day he died, just two months before his 31st birthday.
Es increible como pasa el tiempo Mochito. Ya nuestro hijo tiene 22 años. Definitivamente tiene tu sonrisa, tus colmillitos y esos ojos tuyos. Que transmientian paz!!! Esta en la Universidad Missouri Western, Animacion digital ,gracias a tu valentia tiene su educacion, que tanto disfrutra . !!! Dios no me dio mas hijos. Pero no importa el nuestro llena mi corazon etero. Como quisiera escuchar ese Jossita tuyo. Te extraño..
Widow
November 16, 2023 | Family
15 yrs. have passed & we are now living back in the same place where we last saw you. We hope your son is now a young man living a life that honors your memory. Ramon, you will always live on in our hearts & minds.
Michele Awtry
August 09, 2020 | Camp Lejeune, NC | Friend
15 years my brother and it still seems like it just happened. We miss you, we love you. Continue to Rest In Peace
Blanca M. Holmes
August 07, 2020 | Dallas, GA | Sister
Ten years and it feels like yesterday... I miss you everyday. Love you bro
Blanca Holmes
August 08, 2015 | Davie, FL
I'm sending my condolences to the Gonzales Cordova family, sorry for your loss. Micah 4:3,4
June 17, 2015
Love u and miss ya alwaysbl
Blanca Holmes
May 26, 2014 | Davie, FL
I wear a hero bracelet in memory of you, and I promise you will not be forgotten. Rest easy SSgt.
Donald Owens
February 08, 2014 | San Clemente, CA
Another year has passed since Ramon's passing but his memory is still alive in our hearts and minds.
Michele Awtry
August 08, 2013 | Dumfries, VA
AUG. 26th 2012
I live in Tampa Florida. Sunday August 26th a Run for the Fallen of Florida took place in honor of all of Florida's loved ones lost. We were given a card with a photo and name of a fallen soldier. My daughter had Ramon. I looked him up this morning to see who Ramon was. I am very proud of him and send my love as a parent and a proud American in support of his family and friends; he gave the most for all of us. May God bless you all.
Dana Shuster
August 27, 2012 | Wesley Chapel, FL
