 King 5 -- FORT LEWIS, Wash. - The military says another Fort Lewis soldier who was deployed to Iraq has died.
He's identified as Army Specialist David J. Ramsey, a 27-year-old from Tacoma.
Fort Lewis says he was medically evacuated from Iraq on August 24 and died September 7 in Spanaway, Washington, from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital, 62nd Medical Brigade, Fort Lewis. He had deployed to Iraq last October.
Joseph Piek of Fort Lewis public affairs said further details on the cause of Ramsey's death are not immediately available.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Fort Lewis.
News Tribune -- In Loving Memory David Joseph Ramsey Born June 2, 1979, David left us unexpectedly September 7, 2006. David served proudly with the US Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 47th CSH in Mosul, Iraq. David was loved by so many people and welcomed anyone and everyone into his life with open arms. He will be greatly loved and always missed by wife Genesa, stepchildren Travis & Lela, parents Joseph & In Tok, sister Christina, brother Scott, nephew Braden, mother-in-law Lynn & father-in-law Owen Richards, brothers-in-law Greg & Dean, sister-in-law Amanda, and his best friends David Wichmann, Brian Weich, & Austin Lewis; along with many other people whose lives he touched. The funeral and graveside service is being held TODAY , Sept. 13 at 12pm at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma 98499. David, you made me the happiest woman in the world the day you entered my life. You loved me unconditionally and more than anyone could ever have loved me. Thank you for loving me and "our kids" and for us being best friends. You will always be my best friend and I hope now you have found peace. Until we meet again... protect me and save me a place in heaven right beside you. I'll always love you... your wife and best friend Rest in Peace David Joseph |