WeLoveTrump previously reported on the death of highly decorated Navy SEAL team commander Robert Ramirez III.
Ramirez was found dead in his San Diego, California home on Monday.
According to the San Diego medical examiner’s office, Ramirez committed suicide.
Cmdr. Robert Ramirez III, commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, enlisted in 1996 and was commissioned in 2004, according to the Military Times.
He took command of SEAL Team 1 last month and arrived to the unit in June, according to his releasable service record and command officials.
His awards and decorations accrued over nearly 27 years of service include five Bronze Star Medals, two with the Combat “V” device denoting valor and acts of heroism.
Ramirez also has three Combat Action ribbons and medals for the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns, among many others.
The Daily Mail reported:
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.
He joined the military in 1996 and was commissioned in 2008.
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Miguel Riggs, a childhood friend and former basketball teammate, described Ramirez as a ‘very bright man’.
Military colleagues remembered him as a ‘great hero’ and ‘brother and friend’.
Capt. David Abernathy, commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Group 1, which manages all San Diego-based SEAL teams, said: 'Bobby was an outstanding leader, devoted husband and father, and a good friend to us all.
'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.'
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