Richard Peter Ruiz

The database page for Richard Peter Ruiz

05 Nov 2003 Richard is my nephew, the son of my half-brother Geronimo and Maria Ruiz, and we were raised together after the death of my father and mother. He was tall, handsome, and had a very good sense of humor. We planned to enter the Army together as buddies after graduation, but he must of felt a call and went in four months earlier that I did. He loved his large family but he was also torn by a love of country and patriotism. I think of him often and know that our family misses him very much but is very proud of him. In the words of Anna H. Shaw, "We have not always reached the goal toward which we have striven, but in the hour of our greatest disappointment we could always point to our battlefield and say: 'There we fought our good fight, there we defended the principles for which our ancestors and yours laid down their lives; there is our battlefield for justice, equality and freedom. Where is yours?'"

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his uncle, Roberto Ruiz 8000 Southwest Wareham Circle, Portland Or 97223 roberto8000@msn.com  6 Nov 2003

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 11/06/2003