PFC Ricky Salas Jr.
C Co. 2-37 Armor
Born: 19 Oct 1983
Killed in Action: 7 Mar 2006 (aged 22) in Talafar, Iraq
Burial: South Park Cemetery, Roswell, New Mexico

PFC Ricky Salas, Jr., C/2-37 AR was killed in action in Talafar, Iraq on this day in 2006. Salas died in an IED attack that wounded four other Soldiers. He enlisted in the Army in March 2005 wanting to be a better provider for his family and to see the world. Besides his parents, Salas left behind a young family he adored including his wife, April, a three-year-old daughter, Jordan and a one-year-old son, Jared. Today, Ricky lies in repose at the South Park Cemetery Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico. Please take time today to honor Ricky’s memory, his selfless service and noble sacrifice. Courage Conquers and Iron Dukes!