Sergeant Paul Ramoneda, a twenty-eight-year-old baker with the Ninth Food Service Squadron, was one of the first to reach the bomber.
The Ninth Food Service Squadron was filled with heroes. Whether it was pulling men from burning airplanes, or delivering muffins in hostile conditions, their dedication and sacrifice cannot be underestimated.
A simple scone can boost the morale of a soldier fighting to hold a small, sweaty hill in some backwater country more than a rousing and meaningful speech from their commanders. And, sometimes they pulled people from burning airplanes.
Compare them to the contractors used in the last Gulf War, who would refuse to deliver any food, ammunition, water or gasoline when they might come under enemy fire. Useless, filthy contractors.
To the soldiers of the various Food Service Squadrons that have served this country, and this country's fighting men and woman, I offer my utmost thanks and gratitude. Pilots get all the glory, but they couldn't do it without the pastry chefs.
