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    Quote Originally Posted by dcb188 View Post
    Gunner 0313, you have a good point there...

    Can the original person "Slave to the Corps" who posted this news come forward and update us???


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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAlHolmes165 View Post
    WTF.

    I didnt read how old the thread was, thats why I put that. Thought he was just now deploying


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    Quote Originally Posted by dcb188 View Post
    I didn't notice how old it was either, til after awhile......
    Thank you all for your kind words, I am passing them along to his brother & family!"


    Vanessa is very close to his family. Thank you for giving us this update. Any word on when the funeral will be? I have many Marine friends in Georgia who would deem it an honor and a privilege to attend. Please keep us updated Vanessa.



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    Good evening Marines. I have been in contact with Ray's twin brother (who serves in the Army), his family was notified this afternoon of his passing & he notified me at 1428 CST today. The only info I have found on this explosion is that 4 were killed, from what Ray's brother told me it was Ray +3 other Marines. Again, this is from what he has gathered from what he was told. His brother will be updating me, so I can update all of you.

    While I do hope this is somehow a mistake...if it is not, thank you for all your kind words they are being passed along to his family.



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    I'm not convinced until DoD confirms.


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    I heard something about it on Fox, the only thing I keep my TV on. I never dreamed it could be one of ours, I mean, they are all ours, but one of our kids on here. I was going to post on his profile, but I'm with Kimberly on this one, I have to wait until confirmation.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jamielang1951 View Post
    I heard something about it on Fox, the only thing I keep my TV on. I never dreamed it could be one of ours, I mean, they are all ours, but one of our kids on here. I was going to post on his profile, but I'm with Kimberly on this one, I have to wait until confirmation.
    I know what you mean. Hits a hellavu lot closer to home.


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    DOD Indentifies Marine Casualty


    The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

    Lance Cpl. Raymon L. A. Johnson, 22, of Midland, Ga., died Oct. 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

    For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at 910-449-9925 or http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmardi...a/default.aspx .

    To best of my knowlege HurricaneRJ is the only member of Leatherneck.com to have given the last full measure of devotion to his Corps and Country in the current war in Afganistan. We have had some members that have been WIA. Ramon was a very active contributor to our forums both before he became a Marine and after. My sincere condolances to his family and my thanks for raising such a fine young man. Its been an honor and a pleasure to have known LCpl Ramon Johnson United States Marine Corps.

    Semper Fidelis

    Jim


    http://www.defense.gov/releases/rele...eleaseid=13968


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    I'm numb...I'm numb for those of us who were lucky enough to know him & sad for those who will never get the chance.

    I was contacted by his Aunt & am waiting to see if there is an address or e-mail where you can send condolences. Until then, please feel free to send them via e-mail (vdorband87@yahoo.com) to me & I can pass them along.



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    Ray's twin brother this link for a place for everyone to leave their kind words for the family... http://www.legacy.com/soldier/story....onid=146110652


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    When I was young I knew some kids. Now I'm old, I don't wanna know any more. Sucks to have a good family and know some Brothers will never.

    Nevermind.


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    I remember talking to him from when I was first enlisting. I know this is old but I just saw it.

    Semper Fi brother.


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    Ramon has been on my mind and I just came back here and was looking for some solace in some old PMs and posts and of course this is what I came to and I'm just posting this to feel a little better.


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