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CPT Munoz, or "Gil" as most of us referred to him, was a good and trusted friend. I met him early on during the SF Pipeline and essentially traveled the Q-Course with him. By a great coincidence, we ended-up in the same company for about six months during which time our friendship grew. He was our XO and, although new to SF, he performed his duty as if he was an "old hand". He made such a great impression on all of us that every detachment commander in the company wanted Gil to replace us when we left our particular detachments.
Gil married around this time, one year ago, to an incredible young lady. Shortly after that he trained up to take a detachment in our company. However, he was transfered to our sister company and was assigned to the HALO team. He easily completed the HALO Course as he was already practiced in sport parachuting. Gil was a consumate warrior. He was so dedicated to his job that he was the first guy in the team room and the last guy out. He conducted very challenging PT everyday, even if in the field. In fact, when in the CENTCOM AOR for a short stay, he took time out from a grueling schedule to visit the gym for a few hours a day. Upon returning, Gil easily spent 15 to 16 hour days getting his boys ready for the next mission. Gil was also the best shooter in his company winning the "Top Gun" award for his company during SFAUCC. He is a role model to me.
I will miss Gil. We will all miss him.
De Oppresso Liber
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- Retired Special Forces Officer -
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