U.S. Army

Ricardo Barraza

May 31, 1981 to April 18, 2006

Ricardo "Ricky" Barraza was born in Toppenish, Washington, and graduated from Shafter High School in 1999. A gifted athlete, he participated in basketball, football, and track and remained closely connected to the Shafter community. He enlisted in the Army in 1999 and became a U.S. Army Ranger. As a Staff Sergeant, he served as a squad leader with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Lewis, Washington. He died from wounds sustained during combat operations in Iraq.

Unit

2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Family

Francisco Javier and Nina Barraza

Portrait Sponsor

Richard and Donna Zanutto