Cerros, Ricardo Jr

Ricardo Cerros Jr. was born and raised in Salinas, California. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army, assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.

On October 8, 2011, Specialist Cerros was killed in the Mohammed Agha District of Afghanistan's Logar province. The Department of Defense stated he died from wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.

His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The operation focused on dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban from power.

Cerros's body was returned to the United States. A memorial service was held in his hometown of Salinas, where he was remembered by family and fellow soldiers.

He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His name is inscribed on the California Central Coast Veterans Memorial in Monterey.

Ricardo Cerros Jr. was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.

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