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Remembering
Richard O. Longoria
Corpus Christi Fire Department — Texas
Classification: Career
Rank: Firefighter II/ Senior Paramedic
Date of Death: January 3, 2006
Age: 54
Richard Longoria suffered a heart attack
on his way home after responding
to an emergency call. Richard was
the most giving and loving husband,
father and friend. He was
dedicated to his family and job
with all his heart and soul,
always there for everyone,
always giving and never
taking. He served with
the Corpus Christi fire
department for 26 years.
Leading by example,
he took on the Acting
Captain’s role with pride
and confidence. He was a
member of Local 936.
He is survived by his wife,
Sandra Rose; and children Richard, Stacey,
and Amy. He was a dedicated husband
and father and was blessed with two
granddaughters and two grandsons
who proudly referred to
him as “Papa.”
His favorite hobbies were
fishing and baseball. He is,
and will always be, greatly
missed by all of us. In my
eyes, no one can fill his
boots. We will never forget,
but always treasure
his memory.
Truly, firefighters are a
breed all their own!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something
else is more important than fear.
— Ambrose Redmoon