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Honor the Legacy of Cpl. Rodolfo “Rudy” Gonzalez: KIA November 14, 1966, Vietnam
Through the voices of fellow Marines and eyewitnesses to his final mission, we preserve Rudy’s story and fight to secure posthumous citizenship in his name.
Watch interviews. Read memories.
Join the petition. Help honor his sacrifice.
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USMC Jesse Mendez, MAG-36, Ky Ha, Remembers Rudy
USMC Jesse Mendez, MAG-36, Ky Ha, Vietnam, Remembers His Best Friend Uncle Rudy
Jesse Mendez met Rudy the USS Princeton, the ship that took them to Vietnam in 1966. Jesse was assigned to MAG-36 and Rudy was with VMO-6. Both had the same MOS - 3071 Aviation Supply Men. They got together often and hung out. Rudy celebrated Jesse's last day of tour the evening November 12th, 1966.
Rudy was KIA less than two days later.
Cpl Rodolfo M Gonzalez
PETITION FOR POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Uncle Rudy (Rodolfo M Gonzalez) was KIA in Vietnam in 1966 and in 2012 we learned that he never got his US Citizenship. He volunteered for Vietnam as a legal Resident Alien.
Uncle Rudy was a door gunner for Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) and was days from returning home from his first tour of duty. He insisted on flying dangerous missions so that he could send the extra flight pay home in support of his parents – our grandparents. His bags arrived a few days before the knock on the door reporting his casualty.
Our mission now is bestowing the ultimate honor on our Uncle Rudy – his Posthumous U.S. Citizenship. We need executive action from POTUS and/or Secretary of Defense.
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Landing Zone Railbird - Hill 55 Battleground
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UNCLE RUDY USMC POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP PETITION
In 1966, CPL Rodolfo M Gonzalez, a door gunner for VMO-6, was KIA Vietnam during a recovery mission. Today, only POTUS or Secretary of Defense through executive action can override the 1969 posthumous citizenship application lapse.
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Rudy Gonzalez
+1512.809.6102 | GonzoFotoz@gmail.com
Jerry Gonzalez
+1424.205.8482 | Info@UncleRudy.com
UNCLE RUDY POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP PETITION
Valencia, California, United States
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Honoring Our Hero - UNCLE RUDY USMC POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP PETITION
UNCLE RUDY USMC POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP PETITION
Valencia, California, United States
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