Ronald Gamboa 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Ronald Gamboa.  He was 33 years old on 9/11/01.  He was a Manager at The Gap.  Ronald was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 175 along with his partner Daniel Brandhorst who's tribute I wrote below.  Also on board the flight was Ronald's 3 year old son David.  Heartbreaking, the loss of a whole family.  Here are messages that are on legacy.com from friends and family that have been left to Ronald.....

As a coworker of Ron, I can say that he is a great man. Every time he would come in to work he will light up the room. No matter how difficult the times were at work, he would always bring up a smile to my face. I miss him, but I know that he is up in heaven still telling me to make sure I always do my best in everything I do, now matter what it is. I think that Ron would like us to forgive but not forget his legacy, to live our lives to the fullest and be truth to ourselves as he did. I think about Ron all the time, and pray to god that him, Daniel and David are together as they were here and earth. God bless his family... Sergio Pelaez, Los Angeles, California

I think about Ron & Dan and little David all the time. You are missed, but never forgotten.

Craig, Los Angeles, California

Your loss will never be overcome; you will never be forgotten...Just another sad American

Another year passes by, and we still miss you. So many memories, but not enough. Your nephews are doing great. We will always think of you and David. Bobby, Louisville, Kentucky

Much love from your "Brother" and your 3 nephews. We miss you very much. There are not enough words.

 Oh Ron,
We miss you so much. It's hard for me to put into words what an absence there is now that you are gone. Rachel and I have the fortune of having another boy, your nephew, Noah Ronald. I promise you will live on. Nathaniel, has been growing up and reminds everyone of you when you were a baby. Your mom and dad really see you in him. We see you everywhere. Nicolas is always asking about you and David. Neiman is up there in heaven, too, can you look out for him every now and then?
Things have changed so much, Rachel and I bought a new house. I think you'd like it. I hope you heard the toast I gave during your mom and dad's anniversary party(I promise I'll take care of your parents while you are away). It was in the same room you gave your most excellent toast to Rachel and me. I saw the bench that Dan and I sat on while we had our long talk that night of our wedding. So many memories, I'm sorry about some of the things that are happening now, but I know it is what you and Dan would want. Love your brother, Bobby

Ron,the Gap just don't make'em like you anymore.I will miss all the jokes the laughs and most of all everything thing David did the night before or that morning that was so cute!I remember the long drive from San Pedro to Santa Monica
on the 405N.I would leave 1 hour before my shift so I could get to work on time,if you live in Los Angeles you know the 405!I would be so stressed by the time I got to work,and then their was Ron! As happy as can be,the minute I would see him he would make some kind of joke that would just break the ice and would make me forget about the 405.I could honestly say it was worth the drive.I enjoyed being one of his Assistants and knowing such a person with a good heart.
May you all rest in peace! God Bless all of us. Adriana Favila, San Pedro, California

Here is the tribute that was written for Ronald's son David:
http://hammeringsparksfromtheanvil.blogspot.com/2006/09/in-honor-of-david-reed-gamboa.html