This is my big brother 'Cam".

Cam enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, eager to serve his country.

I missed him terribly when he left for the Corp. i was only a freshman in high school when he left. we had been side by side as children and i felt the sadness when he left with his close friend Ronnie to join the Corp.

they joined on the 'buddy system'. Cam stayed in the Corp but Ronnie did not stay in the full 4 years.

Cam was sent to Vietnam. We were blessed that he came back 'whole'.

He saw action in Viet Nam and called home frequently. i recall speaking with him

on the telephone. i was glad i was available to speak with him and hear his voice.

Upon his return to the States, Cam attended and graduated Cal State Los Angeles with a major in social services. He lived in Santa Ana, California for the majority of his adult life.

He married was to Maria.

Unfortunately he had no children with Maria. The union later resulted in divorce.

My brother was not a great war hero. He was a son, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many of his childhood friends. He will not be missed but by those who knew him.

I will remember you in daily prayer! Semper Fi!

Camilo Ramirez (1946)