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Rudy’s Last Flight | Official Lyric Video
Rudy’s Last Flight honors our Uncle Rudy — Cpl. Rodolfo M. Gonzalez, USMC, a VMO-6 door gunner killed in action in Vietnam on November 14, 1966.
He was days away from completing his tour and coming home.
This tribute song is part of our family’s effort to preserve his story and continue the petition for his posthumous United States citizenship.
Days away from coming home. Forever remembered.
Semper Fidelis.
Honor His Sacrifice. Complete His Story.
Help Complete The Uncle Rudy Legacy Project
Corporal Rodolfo M.Gonzalez was a legal Mexican immigrant who volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps.He was KIA in Vietnam November 14,1966, just days before returning home.Because of a missed filing deadline during a period of unimaginable grief,Rudy never received the U.S. citizenship he earned through his service.
Semper Fidelis
UNCLE RUDY USMC POSTHUMOUS U.S. CITIZENSHIP PETITION
In 1966, CPL Rodolfo M Gonzalez, a door gunner for VMO-6, was KIA Vietnam during a recovery mission. Today, only POTUS or Secretary of Defense through executive action can override the 1969 posthumous citizenship application lapse.
Donations help cover advocacy costs.
