Lieutenant Irwin was serving aboard the USS Wasp at the time of his death and was expecting promotion to Lieutenant Commander.

He was laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 7 April 2008.

IRWIN, RONALD E
LT   US NAVY
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/15/1952
DATE OF DEATH: 03/08/2008
BURIED AT: SECTION 60  SITE 8551
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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