Ronald R Payne Jr

Lakeland, Florida

May 7, 2004

Age

Military

Rank

Unit/Location

Marine

Cpl

2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Died due to hostile action in the vicinity of Tawara, Afghanistan.

"He was a big man 6'7 and 275 pounds. But his heart was even bigger. His men loved him. He was my best friend and I even though it DOES get to be livable but it never is better." Rachel Ascione 06/28/06