Claudio Ramos Sarmiento Jr., also better known as Junior, was born November 2, 1952 in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines and passed away on December 20, 2012 in San Jose, California at 60 years old. In the 1980s he proudly served in the Philippine Constabulary (PC). He was a family-oriented man whose charisma inspired everyone. Despite the hardships he faced, he was able to face the world with a smile and touch everyone with his kind heart. His humor brightened up a room by filling it with laughter and with his generosity, came love. He was a loving husband, supportive father of four, a wonderful grandfather of nine, and a son and brother of eleven. He was a very independent and hard-working man. He was compassionate and touched everyone with his benevolent attitude. Claudio Ramos Sarmiento Jr. will always be in our hearts and although he is not here physically, he will always be with us spiritually. He will always be loved, he will always be remembered, and he will always be missed.