Honolulu, Hawaii
Richard V. Correa served as a mechanic in the Air Force for four years before leaving to join the Army in 2004. "He just had a different calling. It was to be an Army Ranger," said his fiancee, Corey Dell. "He had hopes of doing Delta Force, special operations." Correa, 25, of Honolulu, was killed May 29 by a roadside bomb in Ilbu Falris. He was assigned to Fort Drum and was on his third deployment to Iraq. "He always had a positive outlook on everything, even in Iraq when things are bad," Dell said. After Correa learned that his tour in Iraq would be months longer than expected, he wrote on his MySpace Web page, "I got extended!!! I ain''t ever coming home!!!" Correa, a Filipino immigrant who came to Honolulu in the 1990s, loved to surf and "everything about Hawaii," Dell said. He gained his U.S. citizenship in November. "He was full of energy. He just keep running. He''s very active. Like you have to tell him, ''Can you stop? Can you keep still for a while?''" said his cousin, Mae Correa Acosta Myhre. He also is survived by his parents in the Philippines.
Although we never met, you are never far from my thoughts and prayers. My husband valued your friendship in 2-14, and because of this, you became a part of our lives. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you and SSGT Weiglein made for our country. Today, we honor you. You will never be far from our thoughts.
MR
May 29, 2025 | Other
Richard, Remembering you on this very special day.....thank you and all your fellow warriors for all you have given. As one of God's angels, continue to watch over and protect us and this country. Miss you.
K De
May 29, 2023 | FL
Was thinking about you yesterday as I watched Nascar. It was an honor being your supervisor at 823rd Red Horse.
Thomas Moore
May 30, 2022 | Rincon, GA | Coworker
The reason for Memorial Day is for our fallen heroes. It's been 15 years since he was killed--hard to believe as I still feel like it was yesterday. Richard was the epitome of a soldier who gave of himself completely for our freedom. He had such an infectious smile and beautiful personality. He is sorely missed. I have not forgotten what you and all our other fallen warriors have given to me and this country. With heartfelt love and honor, God bless you Richard, all our fallen...
Karen Dell
May 29, 2022 | Other
This time of year you are always thought of. I am grateful that I had the pleasure of knowing such an amazing person....an amazing hero who stood up for our freedom. You will never be forgotten and I hold you in my heart...you are remembered and thought of frequently.
Karen Dell
May 30, 2020 | Milton, FL
Richard,
Im just remembering you and Joseph on this day you were taken too soon. You had so much life left left in you.
Please continue to watch over us while we are down here.
We miss you!
Corey Gutierrez
May 29, 2020 | Destin, FL
I was Richard's supervisor in the Air Force. You were in my thoughts yesterday. Prayers to your family. Retired Tsgt Thomas Moore.
Thomas Moore
May 26, 2020 | Rincon, GA
Thank you for being one of my dads closest friends over there. From what Ive been told you kept him alive more than once. I wish I could have gotten to thank you in person.
Patrick Reynolds
May 25, 2020
To my dearest brother Valiant, how I miss you. Please continue to watch over us and give Papa a big hug for me! Kisses!
Love you always,
Richie
Richie Primicias-Monahan
November 25, 2017 | Myrtle Beach, SC
