Ronald Winchester

Ron and my son, Ryan Read, were great friends at the Naval Academy. In fact, Ryan said he was his best friend. They were both on the football team and shared lots of time together. He described "Winchester" (as Ron was called at the Academy), as a "fierce competitor on the field and a fun loving guy off." Ryan didn't finish at the Academy but kept close ties with Winchester over the years. Then Sept 3, 2004 hit! It was that terrible night when I received a call from Ryan. He was crying and...

thinking of our dear Ronnie today, sending hugs & kisses to him in Heaven, and sending hugs & kisses to Mama M and and Papa R and sister K with all our love, Frankie, Frannie and Ollie Luisi

God bless Ronnie a true hero will never be forgoton

Memorial Day 2020....We will never forget your sacrifice for love of country...we will never forget you, Ron.

Happy 41 st birthday today my son, my hero. Does not seem possible, but you will always be 25 yrs old in my heart. Its been awhile since I wrote in your guestbook, but a day does not go by where your with me 24x7. Time may pass but it only seems like days that you were taken from us.you are NEVER forgotten, your legacy, spirit is so much alive in so many places. You continue to give me the strength I need, and continue to watch over your sister and nephews who love and miss you so very much....

Ronnie, 14 years ago today you were taken from this earth, a day that changed this moms life forever. A proud Marine, serving his country, died for our freedom and now shares a place in heaven with so many hero's. I often think at times how unfair life seems, but I remember what you told me " if I'm going to die, let it be for my country" and you did just that.
Maybe I'm just selfish when I think or say, I want you here on earth with me, your sister, your nephews. God had other...

Happy birthday in heaven, my boy. This morning, I thought of this day a million times, holding you in my arms for the first time. A miracle from heaven was given to me and I was so proud to be your mother.
Than on sept 32004, to returned to heaven. A heartbroken mother, changing my life forever.
For the 25 yrs you were on this earth, you achieved so much in such a short time. Loved by so many, best friend to so many, honored by so many, and now missed by so many.
I hold on to each...

Sept 3, 2017
It's been thirteen years, but nothing has changed, time may pass but the moment I heard I lost you feels like a few minutes ago. My life changed at the moment, it will never be the same. Knowing you did what you loved and so proud of all you achieved in such a short lifetime, I still feel so much pain knowing my son was taken from this earth. Today, I will visit you, go to Mass, and remember the wonderful times we had together. I look at all your picture, seeing your beautiful...