A decorated Navy commander has been found dead at his home in San Diego just one month after taking charge over the elite SEAL Team 1.
Robert “Bobby” Ramirez III began his career in 1996 and saw combat in three different war zones.
Ramirez, the commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, was found dead in his home in San Diego County on Monday, according to a statement Wednesday from Naval Special Warfare Command.
While police are investigating the case, the cause of death of the decorated navy officer has not been discovered yet. However, authorities do not suspect any foul play.
“Bobby was an outstanding leader, devoted husband and father, and a good friend to us all,” Capt. David Abernathy, commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Group 1, which manages all San Diego-based SEAL teams, said in a statement. “This is a devastating loss to our community and all who knew him. We will remain in support of Bobby’s family, friends, and teammates during this extremely difficult time.”
47-year-old Ramirez was enlisted into Naval services and was commissioned in 2004. He served for about 27 years in the navy. He had also won several awards, including five Bronze Star medals and three Combat Action Ribbons. He had also been awarded medals for campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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The San Diego medical examiner’s office told DailyMail.com that Ramirez died by suicide.
Friends of relatives of Ramirez continued to pay tribute to the married father last night after news of his death on Wednesday. He took command of the elite SEAL Team 1 only a month ago, having arrived at the unit in June.
Ramirez is survived by his wife Anne and their four children.
Netizens flooded Twitter to express their condolences for the 47-year-old Commander.
One user wrote: “This man was my Friend, Brother, and Teammate. He was a Warrior and a Patriot. CDR Robert Ramirez III, Thank you for your outstanding service to our country. You are loved, and you will be missed.”
A user named Riccardo wrote: “May he RIP with our Lord!”
Another Twitter user wrote: “Dear Lord, have mercy on this family. Saturate them in your love and grace. Give them the peace beyond understanding.”
Many other messages expressing condolences for the sad demise of Robert Ramirez have been flowing all over Twitter.
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Sources: TheBeltwayReport, DailyMail MilitaryTimes
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