U.S. Army

Angel de Jesus Lucio Ramirez

Died November 11, 2006

Angel de Jesus Lucio Ramirez moved with his family from Saltillo, Mexico, to the United States at age 11. He graduated from San Fernando High School in 2002 and enlisted in the Army after the September 11 attacks strengthened his desire to serve. During his second deployment, Ramirez remained in frequent contact with his family in Bakersfield. He was killed by a roadside bomb in Ramadi, Iraq, on Veterans Day, November 11, 2006, while participating in a security escort. He was 22 years old and was granted U.S. citizenship posthumously.

Unit

16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division

Portrait Sponsor

RJ and Donna Chaffee