Ramon Reyes

Sergeant First Class Ramon Antonio Reyes died at Ft. Sam Houston on April 9th, 2018. SFC Reyes enlisted in the United States Army in 1997 and devoted 21 years of military service to our country. He earned 51 medals including 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, NATO International Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal and Campaign Star, War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Combat Action Medal. He served proudly at 10 military bases in the US, plus tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Korea.

SFC Reyes was born on October 16th, 1977 and raised in the Dominican Republic to his parents Monica Cortorreal and Ramon Reyes. His beloved grandmother Otilia Reyes was one of many who helped shape him to the man he was in the streets of New York City. He is survived by his devoted wife Crystal Brown-Reyes and his adored children - Pamela, Nadia, and Ramon Jr. He will be missed dearly by all his caring siblings, his many loving aunts, uncles, and countless cousins.

A Viewing will take place at Schertz Funeral Home on Monday, April 30th, 2018 for the public from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at 11:00am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, with full military honors.

I'm sorry that I had to leave you.
A distant voice called me away.
There was so much left for us to share,
So much we never got to say.
But all my pain is far behind me,
Confusion finally laid to rest.
I hope my life here had a reason.
What you do now will be the test.
I died too early, but I always knew I would.
I lived life the way I wanted,
And always looked for something good
In everyone.
As I look down upon you now,
My hopes for you are still so strong.
Better to have loved and lost,
But we haven't lost for long.
Don't cry for me, beloved friends.
I've risen beyond this world of fear.
Hold my friendship in your memory,
And always know that I am near.
I know the grief will nearly kill you.
Dry your eyes, and carry on.
Remember me,
For through your lives,
My spirit will live on.

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