WANTED: Steve Ramos

Steven Michael Ramos

DOB: 5-3-58

medium height, chubby, a bit pigeon-toed, bald but wears a cap most of the time. (I'm not being crude here; these are characteristics that can't be easily overcome.)Prior convictions. Two terms in pen. Once was in Huntsville. He evidently does not want to find out about New Mexico prisons either, so he skipped his arraignment here. There is currently a bench warrant out for his arrest.

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If he were sitting in jail, I might not do this, but he's not. He's loose and he's the lowest form of a grave robber that I know of. He's what I would call a sociopath, a deceptive monster--more than just a plain liar. He evidently has no real conscience. I will regularly post one of his lies until he is caught. We caught him once, he hired a bondsman on a 10K bond. Please help us catch him again. If your blog gets a lot of readers, then please, just steal one of these posts and use it on a day you don't feel up to posting. There's a possibility he has a citizenship in Mexico. But then that could be a lie too. Below is his first contact with me through the Fallen Heroes Memorial. It really pains me to have his right next to Sgt Rett's. This was written between 8-31-05 and Aug. 3, 2005.

"Dear Mrs. Miller,
My name is Steve Ramos, and I was working for the Moore County News Press in Dumas, Texas, when Aaron was killed. I was in Sunray getting information for another story when someone told me about it. Throughout my years as a journalist, I've covered many tragic events, but nothing ripped my heart out like Aaron's death.

I never met Aaron, but I know I would like to have known him. I attended the memorial in Sunray, and it took all my composure not to break down. The loss of this incredible young man overwhelmed me, and I was shocked by what I was feeling.

I wrote about the memorial for the Amarillo Globe News and the Moore County News Press. I read that story frequently because Aaron changed my life. I want to live a better life because of him. I want to have more purpose because of him. I can only imagine the effect he had on people who were fortunate to know such a dynamo. We hear of people who light up the room when they walk in. Aaron must have lit up the whole house when he was in it.

I got to know a little about Aaron through the Sunray people I interviewed for the story. They were devastated by his death, and I kept thinking, "This was one incredible guy."

I think of Aaron daily, and I'm not exaggerating. The Sunray pastor sent me pictures of Aaron for the newspaper, and I've kept copies on my computer. For a good while, the picture of the little Iraqi girl kissing Aaron was my screensaver.

I no longer work for the Moore County News. If I did, I would have written a great story about Aaron's Silver Star. I'm saddened that his hometown paper neglected that significant event. If I had the money, I'd have a statue of Aaron placed in Sunray as a reminder of the hero who lived with us for a short time.

Your son, like so many other heroes throughout history, lived too short a life, but he accomplished more than some people do in 80 years. He has inspired me to be the best I can be.

I hope I can meet you someday. I spoke to Aaron's father briefly when I wrote the story about his death. I would like to meet some of the people he loved because he has impacted my life so much.

Aaron is prodding us all, nudging and encouraging us to go the extra mile. He's our inspiration to take on a little bit more and not complain about it. He's our example of brotherhood. No doubt he was welcomed in Heaven by a long line of heroes, men and women whose love of country pushed them toward great deeds.

I could write so much about what your son has done for me. Basically, he's made me want to be a better person. For that I am grateful.

I hope it's possible to meet you someday. I'd like to hear stories about your heroic son. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for giving us, for a brief moment, such a man to honor."
Steve Ramos of Dumas, Texas

"Dear Mrs. Miller,
I forgot to mention that Aaron was buried on my birthday."
Steve Ramos of Dumas, Texas

My response:

"Dear Steve,

His life has touched all of us. Even though so many of us are older, he's still touched us. I'm glad that he's touched you, too. I think after all, that's what it is all about. Touching even one life is so very important.

Thank you so much for writing. And it was your birthday?! In the most important way...it was his, too. Well, I guess, really, April 26, 2004 was his.

Don't woryy about what others cover and don't cover. God touches those hearts that are His. Many others are about so many other things. While it hurts and irritates, God has His eye on those, too.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for sharing with me. It means so very, very much."
De'on Miller, Proud Mom of L.Cpl. Aaron C. Austin, USMC, KIA April 26, 2004 Fallujah, Iraq of Lovington, NM, USA