Raymond L. Zawacki

I have known Ray for over 50 years at least and haven't seen him or talked to him in that time. Ray and I were the best of friends in our high school and after.years Ray and I had some really wild times partying and drinking Iron City beer. We went over to Staten island where we could raise he'll and drink beer and get into trouble at age 18. My brother Joe Lowich passed 6. Months ago. He also served in Viet Jam and is buried in The same military cemetery where Ray will rest so they will...

I knew Ray from my time working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Ray always placed the concerns of Veterans above himself and dedicated his life to serving others. A true patriot and wonderful human being. Safe harbor and following seas, sailor. Sail on.

I met Raymond working at the DMAVA. He was always kind and his smile made everyone smile. He will be truly missed. Prayers to his family who he cherished very much

Ray was a wonderful man - witty, loyal, generous and kind. He will be sorely missed.

I met Ray aboard the USS Ticonderoga. We became good friends and as we were home ported in San Diego, I was able to introduce Ray to several of my civilian friends and family who lived not too far away and we spent several weekends pretending we were civilians with them. As a reservist Ray took his discharge before me and we didn't hear from one another until about ten years ago. Good man. I was proud to have known him.