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RONALD T CAVAZOS

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POSTED ON 6.29.2022

POSTED BY: Laura

Happy Birthday handsome!!!!!

I want to wish you a very happy birthday!!! I found your name "by chance" ON your birthday. I hope that you are in heaven watching down.

I don't believe that it was a coincidence though....
Lots of love from 2022. you will be forever young

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POSTED ON 1.14.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am 72 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 8.24.2020

POSTED BY: David Bianchette

Thoughts of a Marine by PFC Ronald T. Cavazos, USMC

This was written by my cousin, Ron, just days before he was killed. As I recall the story (I was only 9 years old when he passed), his buddy sent this to my aunt & uncle because Ron hadn't sent it out yet.

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POSTED ON 6.26.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

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POSTED ON 10.28.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Thanks

Dear PFC Ronald Cavazos,
Thank you for your service as a Field Radio Operator. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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