Missing You
Posted on 11/10/17 - by Freddie Munoz skymaster12135@aol.com
Today, is the anniversary in the passing of my best friend Raul Vargas. It was 48 years ago, he was killed in Vietnam. This wonderful man has been my guardian angel since. Although it has been 48 years, he is loved and missed dearly. Now I ask him to look over my father Art Munoz. As the time nears for my dad, I ask to greet him with open arms of comfort at the gates of heaven. Love and God Bless you always
Missing you 47 yrs later
Posted on 11/10/16 - by Freddie Munoz skymaster12135@aol.com
My dear friend Raul. 47 years later, You are missed dearly. Words do not describe the loss that my heart feels today. You have made such an impact on my life. And I would hope that I could be a small part of who you were. I may have been only 9 yrs old when you passed, But today, you are still my best friend. Rest in Peace with the other angels. God Bless you always. Freddie
Honoring You
Posted on 11/11/15 - by Lynn Branch billy-goat@cox.net
46 years ago you lost your life along with my brother, Robert "Pete" Query, and Arthur "Art" Castillo. Art's sister, Karen Van Meter, and I honored Art, Pete and you by making a collage of photographs of all of you and placing it at the Moving Wall in Palmdale on November 10, 2015.
I visited your gravesite on November 9, 2015, remembering back to the day when I met you at my parents house and how glad I was that my brother Pete, had found a friend in the Army.
I hope that your family and friends read this, Karen and I have so much to share about the three of you. We will never forget.
To you, Raul!
Posted on 4/7/15 - by Capt. Gene Leone (Ret) USAR/USAF gleone@rtconnect.net
You were a Junior at VPHS and I was a Senior but I remember you as someone who loved life and was a great friend! Rest in Peace, Raul!
This was a friendly fire accident. From one of the members of the troop at the time this is what happened. "We had stopped to take a break from the heat & two APCs were sitting in a low point with their fronts up in the air and two Sheridan tanks pointing with their guns down into the low point......I was standing on one of the Sheridans talking to them.....they were in the shade behind the vehicles.......the Sheridan right behind them, the main gun went off.......it was a flechette round.....there was no helping them.....the TC was reclining in his cupola and he received dozens of wounds to his arms......The TC on the Sheridan that fired kept his breech closed and safety off...he used the TC controls to fire the main gun......this was a horrible accident and took 3 lives.
A Note from The Virtual Wall
The three men killed in the accident were
CPL Arthur J. Castillo, Pico Rivera, CA
PFC Robert P. Query, Santa Ana, CA
PFC Raul J. Vargas, Orange, CA
A Special Friendship
My brother, Robert Peter Query, lost his life along with Raul and Arthur John Castillo on November 10, 1969, in the same casualty. I was 15 years old. My recollection is that my brother and Raul met in boot camp at Fort Ord and became friends, my brother being from Santa Ana and Raul from Orange. When they were both home on leave, I had the pleasure of meeting Raul when he came to my home. I was so happy that my brother had a friend in the Army. Raul was such a nice person. I remember that after 45 years. We did not know that Raul lost his life alongside my brother until we read his passing in the newspaper. I remember my parents contacting the parents of Raul and they came to our home. I will never forget the bond of the two parents who lost their children at the same time. To the family and friends of Raul who may read this, please know that I pay my respects to Raul often and cherish the friendship that he made with my brother Peter.
To my falling brothers
The day is forever tethered to my soul, the four of us just stopped to rest from the heat and set down behind our PC #34.It was you and me. Arthur and Raul. As hot as it was It was a beautiful country in contrast to where we were. Only minutes past and I got up and went into the track to retrieve something and you were gone as was Pete and Raul. An accident, friendly fire. Three brave and dedicated souls departed this earth. We were brothers in arms. I loved you as brothers. We shall meet again .
45 Years ago today
Posted on 11/10/14
Raul, 45 years ago today, you were called home. I did not realize at 9 yrs old, just how much I would miss you. But today, I know that you have never left my side.
You are a beautiful man. May God Bless you. And may I be Blessed to see you in our next life. God Bless and love you always. Freddie
44 Years Today
Posted on 11/11/13
Raul, It was 44 years ago today. That you were call home. Yet, after all this time, I still hurt and miss you as if was yesterday. You are the finest man I have ever met. You have had such an impact in my life.
Now I say to you" Thank You" for the beautiful memories that I often think of. Please know that you are loved and missed by many. Love you my friend. And may you please look over my kids and grandkids. Love you Raul
We Remember
Raul is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Orange,CA. BSM
23 Jul 2004
Raul, just a note to let you know that you, Castillo, and Query are still remembered by your fellow troopers, and that you have not been forgotten, and your sacrifice will not be forgotten
Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st phopto recon.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 785
Rest in Peace, my Brother. You will not be forgotten...
Nov 10, 2008
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Nov 10, 2007
Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction Co.
~ Forever Remembered ~
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well Pfc Raul John Vargas and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967....."STEP FORWARD NOW, YOU SOLDIER, YOU'VE BORNE YOUR BURDENS WELL. WALK PEACEFULLY ON HEAVEN'S STREETS, YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL" ~ Author Unknown ~
Nov 10, 2007
Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Another soldier here all alone and seemingly forgotten with no comments to his name. I am honored and so very proud to be the first to give recognition to this fallen Hero in this venue. Thank you PFC Vargas for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well brave soldier and rest assured, that you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
DOUG SNYDER
C2555D@AOL.COM
FELLOW 25TH INF DIV. BROTHER
2555 MIDDLE WAY
EASTON, PA 18040 USA
NOT FORGOTTEN HERO
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, HERO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. DOUG, CO.A 222ND MECH. INF., 25TH INF. DIV., 1968
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Who Shall We Send
And God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."
Isaiah 6:8
Et Lux Perpetua Luceat Eis
Requiescant In Pace
3/4 Cavalry
I just talked with Castillo, after all these years i still see your faces Query, Castillo and you, I know you all are with God. Rest in peace my friend
Posted by: Pat Bartlett
Email: bartlett@dragonbbs.com
Relationship: We served together
Monday, February 9, 2004
God bless you
You are now home with God. Thank you for the great memories and for looking out for me and my family. You are greatly loved and missed. Save a place in heaven for me as i look foward to the day to were i can be with you again. You are always in my prayers and thoughts.
Love Freddie
Posted by: freddie Munoz
Relationship: We were close friends
Friday, October 18, 2002
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