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Leroy Sandoval Obituary

PFC. LEROY SANDOVAL JR., 21 of Houston, gave his life March 26, 2004 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Leroy was a machine-gunner from the battalion's Fox Company, and was known as "Smokey" to the other members of "Squad Deluxe," 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon. Leroy was born in Houston April 28, 1982 and was a graduate of Harvest Christian Academy. He joined the United States Marine Corps in May 2003 and arrived in Iraq just two weeks prior to his death. Leroy served his country honorably and was proud to be a Marine. He was very outgoing and was always known to laugh and put a smile on the faces of friends and family. Leroy loved the Lord and was a strong believer. Leroy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maria and Noe Alvarado. He is survived by his mother Zaida Walters and husband Steve; father Leroy Sandoval Sr. and wife Julia; sister Amy Walters; grandparents Virginia Walters-Peery and Jack Peery, Abel and Felipa Sandoval; great-grandmother Marie Walters; aunts and uncles: Flor Alvarado, Luz Marina and Eli Herrera, Ana Isabel Alvarado, Maria Emelia and Frank Beita, Mireya and Oscar Jimenez, Idalie and Donald Smith, Elsie and Leonel Bermudez, Mayra and David Painter, Xinia and Kevin Gilbert, David and Jayme Walters, Alvaro and Lisette Alvarado, Olger and Angel Alvarado, Sandra and Jaime Arguelles, Norma Rincon, Noel and Annie Sandoval, Danny and Lynette Sandoval, and Olivia and Duane Burdick; and numerous other relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Sagemont Church, 11300 South Sam Houston Parkway East with visitation starting one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial scholarship has been established in Leroy's name at Harvest Christian Academy, 1117 S. Main, Pasadena TX 77506.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 2, 2004.

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Zaida Walters

April 28, 2025

Happy heavenly birthday to my sweet boy!!! Forever and always in my heart. I think of you every day, I love you, I miss you very much, love, mom❤

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2025

Always, always on my heart!!!
Alyssa, Amelia, and Sawyerthey know about their Uncle Leroy! There has not been a day that I don’t think of you My son. And I thank God for letting your me have you as a Son for 21 years. We love you

Ashley Gomez

May 27, 2024

20 years...doesn't seem possible. You are not forgotten.

Zaida Walters

April 28, 2024

Happy heavenly birthday!! I know you are celebrating in heaven and having a wonderful time there’s not a day that I don’t think of you. We miss you so , We went to Denny’s to celebrate with Amy, Daniel and the babies. They were so happy singing Happy Birthday to you. They love you very much. My heart really hurts. I would give anything to see you one more time to hear your voice. We love you, LeroyLove from Mom!!!❤

Mom

March 26, 2024

Today has been 20 years without you, so many memories, I know your nephew and your nieces. They would´ve love you and you would´ve loved them. There is not a day goes by I don´t think of you I know you´re in heaven, but you are always in my heart to God be the glory I know I will see you again, I love you forever and always always my son God is good and I know I will see you again

Steve Walters

April 28, 2023

Happy Birthday in Heaven to a Great Marine and Step-son. (There is none braver than you!)

Zaida Walters

April 28, 2023

Happy birthday in heaven
We miss you sooooo much!
I´m giving you a hug, my sweet boy
God have you in heave, I have you in my heart forever till I see you again I love you so much!!!!love you!!!MOM

Mom

March 26, 2023

I miss your smile and your voice. And, just seeing you around the house. There´s not a day that I don´t think of you. Thank God for the hope that we have knowing that we will someday see you again. I love you so much with all my heart. for always in my heart MOM

Zaida

April 29, 2022

Happy heavenly birthday!!!
You are always in my heart
Love you!!!! My sweet boy miss you
Mom

Zaida

March 26, 2022

Hi Leroy I miss you!!
another year without you so hard to believe, I feel like it was yesterday. You are always always in my heart there´s not a day that I don´t think of you I love you so much. love you always and forever mom

Steve Walters

May 31, 2021

Love you, Leroy...I’ll never forget our times together on this Earth. I always thought it would be a lot more. I enjoyed you being in the Marines every step of the way that you went...and the you went into Fallujah and there seemed to be no way out. You felt it and we did too! Now...all that is left is too miss you until I get to see you once again, Step-son.

Zaida Walters

May 31, 2021

Thanking of you!!!!! today and every day of my life.
Forever and always love you

Zaida walters

April 28, 2021

Happy birthday
To my #1 son!!
I used to say that to you all the time and they have not changed, we miss you so much I know your little sister misses you a lot. She is an amazing daughter mom and wife. You would be so proud of her. We just found out yesterday that she’s having a little boy. I know. he will learn about and love you just like Alyssa and Amelia. I love you, my #1 son! And you will always be in our hearts. I love you ♥

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2021

I miss you so much my sweet boy I cannot believe it’s been 17 years being without you. I think of you every day, I know I will see you again my son so I can hug you and hold you in my arms love you!!!!
Mom ❤

Zaida Walters

May 25, 2020

Thanking of you in memorial day, not an easy day for us.
Were always going to miss you!!
For ever in my heart till I see you again, I love you mom

Ashley Gomez

May 25, 2020

Man, how can it be 16 years already? We think of you all the time. I have tried my best to share your story with all who know us. I still think of all the fun we all had with your cousins growing up. Life sure has changed a lot since you've been gone.
Every Memorial Day we visit your grave. My husband and children know your story well. I know Heaven is so much better than this crazy world, and one day we will see each other again.
Semper Fidelis!

Zaida Walters

April 28, 2020

Happy birthday Leroy ❤❤❤
Miss you so much, Forever in my heart! Love you always mom

Kristin Gauthier

March 27, 2020

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Kristin Gauthier

March 27, 2020

I love you and miss you so much Leroy! I can't wait to see you again. You are always in my heart.

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2020

Wow, another year passed bye. I feel like it was yesterday. We miss you so much. Our lives changed forever. I am so proud to be your Mom. Since you were born we always were very close. I will Forever have you in my heart, my son. And you know that you are Forever missed and loved.
I love you!!!❤ mom

Zaida Walters

January 1, 2020

It is so hard to believe we are in 2020 now. Another year without you, I still miss you like the first day. I know your sister miss you so much. You would be proud of her, so much. She is an amazing person. Our lives changed forever. I am so blessed to have had you for my son. All of my love, Mom

Zaida Walters

December 25, 2019

Hi Leroy.
Merry Christmas! I know you are having the best time celebrating Jesus birthday, like always we are missing you very much. It has not been the same without you my sweet son. We love you forever and always! Mom

Zaida Walters

November 28, 2019

We love you so much!!!!
Thanking of you every day.
I am thankful for you my son happy Thanksgiving!!! Forever in my heart I love you mom

ray ortega

November 21, 2019

I served in the same squad with Leroy, I would like to talk to anyone in the family. email me at [email protected]

Zaida Walters

April 28, 2019

Gone but not forgotten.
Happy birthday Leroy
I will always love you and miss you so so very much. Untill we meet again,Always and forever in my heart love you mom

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2019

Wow it is so hard to believe it is been 15 years today, theres not a day that I not think of you I miss you so much. There is so much going on Amy has two beautiful girls. And the oldest talks about you all the time she loves her Uncle Leroy they are beautiful little girls it makes me so sad that they didnt get to meet you. But I know one day were all going to be together, I am so proud to be your mom I love you so much I think of you every day Forever in my heart mom

Zaida Walters

July 4, 2018

Hi baby!!!
Happy fourth of July !!!!!!
I love you forever in my heart

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2018

Hi Leroy, another year has gone, and it feels like it was just yesterday when we lost you. We miss you so much. It has not been the same without you. People still remember you and the day you were gone. You have not been forgotten. You have blessed us so much with your life and what you did as a Marine (and son) lives on! Forever in my heart I love you very much mom

Grayson Marshall

January 9, 2018

Hey Leroy, you might know who I am, or maybe not, but I'm your best friends nephew, I've heard about your sacrafice, and I'm greatly appreciate it, one day I hope to go in the marines when I'm old, anyways I hope to see you soon in Heaven.

Zaida Walters

January 1, 2018

Hi Leroy,
It I s Mom again.
Happy New Year's to you, my sweet son in heaven. I know you're having the best time.
We miss you a lot. It is not the same without you, but we are going one day at a time. You are always in our hearts, love you forever, Mom

Zaida Walters

April 28, 2017

Happy birthday!!!!! in heaven my beautiful son
We miss you You are always in my heart I love you very much mom

Daniel

March 26, 2017

Hey Brother(in-law)! This is the first year I can actually say that! I know we never got to know each other, but we did get to meet briefly. I hope I am being a good husband to your sister and a good Dad to your niece. Something will always seem unfinished without your approval of me though.

I just wanted to tell you that I will take care of your amazing sister for as long as I have breath in my body, and try to be the best example of a man that I can be for your niece. Amy misses you everyday.

I put up a picture of you at our wedding, and I hope you were looking down at us smiling. As odd as this sounds, I miss you, and I never had a chance to know you. Your family and friends always tell me about you, but it's just not the same. Keep everyone up there laughing until we finally get a chance to meet.

Zaida Walters

March 26, 2017

Hi Leroy.
I wish I could say it gets easier....
but it doesn't..
I will miss you everyday .
I'm so sorry I couldnt save you baby
You'll always be in my heart love mom
Don't forget you are my # one son

Zaida Walters

January 3, 2017

My son ,my angel happy New Year's
We miss youLife would never be the same without you Love you always and forever mom

Zaida Walters

December 25, 2016

Merry Christmas!!!!
Love you always and for ever❤
Mom

April 28, 2016

Happy heavenly birthday to my dear son!!!!! I miss you a lot Love you always and forever

ZAIDA WALTERS

March 26, 2016

HI LEROY # 1 SON
WE MISS YOU
I STILL JUST CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE
YOU MAY BE GONE FROM MY SIGHT
BUT NEVER EVER FROM MY HEART!!!!!
LOVE YOU FOR EVER XOXOXO MOM

Zaida Walters

December 2, 2015

I love you !!always in my heartmom

Zaida Walters

June 20, 2015

I miss you so much
I love you for ever and always
My # 1 son
Love mom

Zaida Walters

March 13, 2015

I love you!!!! My #1 SON MISSS YOU SO MUCH love mom

Beth Durham-Gillett

March 9, 2015

Still remembered and honored. God bless your family. Blue Star Mothers of America - Houston

Teresa Shirley-Withrow

May 20, 2013

Thought of you today and your mom as I have many times - your mother lost a son and losing a child is so close to my heart - praying for your family always as the journey continues

SANDRA Sandoval

May 4, 2013

4 o'clock in the morning Can't stop thinking about you I miss you so much I was remembering you When you would come see me at Grandma's house And you will give me a big kiss and a hug When you want me to make you some burritos I love you

Peggy Childers

March 30, 2012

March 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval:
Always remembering Leroy. "Some gave all."

Ashley Arguelles

September 5, 2011

thinking of you today cousin. i miss you so much and i love you. you are my hero! :) its been such a long time but i still remember playing video games with you and having so much fun. i love you..

-Ashley

Francesca Alvarado

March 28, 2011

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made to protect our country,I miss you.
Luv Ya.
Tia Xinia

Peggy Childers

March 26, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval:
Please accept my remembrance of Leroy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Leroy Always found a reason to Smile!

Steve Walters

March 26, 2011

Thank you Leroy for your Volunteer Spirit. For your Bravery. For your Selflessness. For doing what needed to be done when you were called on! Thank you for your dedication to your own personal calling. Thank you for the laughter and smiles. Thank you for being the kind of Marine Hero...that Marine Heroes Aspire To Be! Thank you for Al...ways being Faithful. Thank you for teaching us back home about courage, honor, and devotion. Thank you for protecting all your Marine corp buddies. Thank you for showing the enemy why it only takes One Marine to change the outcome of any Battle! Thank you for the Legacy you leave in your family, friends, classmates, and fellow Marines. There has never been a Marine quite like you...even though there are many that are similiar. You put everything on the line for what had to be done at that moment and time (March 26, 2004). I do not understand this kind of Courage in a Young Man...but that's OK. I don't have to understand it. You understood well enough to show the whole world. Leroy...You're Spirit is Unstoppable! Thank You, Leroy!

zaida walters

March 26, 2011

7 years ago today...still so hard to believe!? I feel like it was yesterday.

Thinking of you Baby...
I miss you so very much, Leroy!
Love you always and always in my heart.
oxox mom

zaida walters

March 26, 2011

Thinking of you Baby.I miss you so much
Love you for ever and always xoxo mom

Peggy Childers

March 26, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval:
Remembering Leroy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Rebecca Gonzales

March 14, 2010

Thinking of you today with a smile...

zaida walters

December 25, 2009

Hi Leroy Thinking of you
I miss you soooooo much
you always my #1 son
I love you for ever and always my letter boy
miss you alot alot love mom

Jennifer Von Kanel

November 25, 2009

Thinking of all the things we should be thankful for on this Thanksgiving eve and you came to mind. Thank you Leroy!

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

September 14, 2009

We mourned you in '05 and we wanted to say that we remember you in our prayers today.You're paid in full Marine, rest in eternal peace.

Phyllis Carter Family

September 12, 2009

So long and yet it seems like yesterday. I was a 2/1 Marine Mom with a son in the S-2 shop, H & S. These 2/1 Marines and their loved ones from that Fallujah deployment have been in my mind all month and particularly over Labor Day weekend. It was a trip back in time to my hometown, complete with fair and patriotic rodeo grand entry with a tribute to those who served. New to me was the sold out concert the night before, and everyone was talking about how the entertainer had sung a patriotic theme and then brought a group of Marines in dress blues up on stage to receive a large toys for tots contribution. The crowd gave the Marines a standing ovation and wouldn’t sit down. It was a good feeling to know that across the country similar celebrations of gratitude were happening. And despite the thrill of dress blues, we all know it’s the hot sweaty dirty guys out in the grit and sand in digital camos and desert boots that we are cheering for.
Then I came home and opened the e-mail forward with the u-tube video showing the signal motion for gratitude to our service men and women; hand over heart down to open hand, so natural and unobtrusive. Bless who ever came up with it.
So we remember these sons and their families and friends with gratitude and honor once again.
May God Bless You All, heart to hand.

SSgt Boyer

June 1, 2009

I was also in the fight for Fallujah, I was in 2/1's sister battalion 1/4. I remember when we got the word that someone from 2/1 was KIA, the first of Fallujah.. I had no idea it was another Houstonian. I never met Sandoval, but I didnt have to, anyone who fought in Fallujah will always be in my thoughs and prayers... Thank you Cpl Sandoval for your ultimate sacrifice i will eventually meet up with you at the big grinder in the sky!! until then...

Patricia Torpis

May 1, 2009

To Pfc. Leroy Sandoval's Family,
I saw the name of Leroy on a bumper ribbon of a wonderful lady who has been in a Bible study group with me. I remembered his name and asked her connection to him. She was his grandmother. To her and to all Leroy's relatives, I want to let you know his sacrifice has not faded. We owe him and you beyond payment. God bless him and God bless you--and God bless our country, so in need of Sandovals and others of such heroic stature.

Peggy Childers

March 26, 2009

To the family of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval:
Leroy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Larry Rankin

March 13, 2009

Just looking through the military deaths and saw Mr. Sandoval. I am sorry for your loss. I wish he could see that his efforts have created some peace in the region. He must have been a great man. I pray for his folks.

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ZAIDA WALTERS

January 1, 2009

HEY LEROY I CANT' BELEIEVE TODAY
IS 2009 AND YOU ARE NOT HERE
I MISS YOU BEBY; I MISS YOU ALOT
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEARD FOR EVER MY SON
AMY IS MISSING HER BIG BROTHER
LEROY SHE LOVE YOU SO MUCH
BABY I'M SO PROUD TO BE YOUR AND AMY'S MOM
I LOVE

Zaida Walters

November 11, 2008

Happy Veteran's Day, Leroy!
(11-11-08) I never knew I would lose you so soon! I miss you more and more. Love You foreverXXOO!

ZAIDA WALTERS

November 4, 2008

HI BABY I MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH
MY BABY YOUR LITTLE SIS MISSES YOU VERY MUCH , SHE HAS A BOY
FRIEND. HE IS VERY NICE. LEROY, I LOVE YOU FOR EVER, MY SON. I'M SO PROUND OF YOU AND AMY. LOVE MOM XOXO

Idalie Smith

July 14, 2008

I will always love and remember you as my hero and precious nephew.

love 4 ever

Kimberly Bynum

May 26, 2008

I ca't beleieve it has been four years ago now. I still think about you and what a great friend you were.

Jacqueline Artis

May 9, 2008

Like a flower that head was once bowed after weathering a storm, may each of you who have bowed, due to loss, remain unbroken.

Ted

April 11, 2008

Sir - You are a true American hero. I salute you. Your country is very proud of you. God's comfort to you and your family.

ZAIDA WALTERS

April 4, 2008

I LOVE YOU BABY I MISS YOU VERY
MUCH LOVE YOU ALWAYS
MOM XOXO FOR EVER

Debra Estep

March 26, 2008

To the family and friends of Leroy. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

May God and His Angels surround you and bring you peace.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

March 26, 2008

I did not know you soldier, but may you rest in peace. You are in a better place now may god rest your soul. To the family I am sorry for your lost his appreance is no longer here but his sprite is with you.
R.I.P.
PFC LEROY SANDOVAL 03/26/2004
You are not Forgotten

October 14, 2007

I am just so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Andrea Rincon

September 19, 2007

Man it feels like just yesterday you left us and now Tio Noel is going to join you. Give him a big hug from me. I bet you two are going to have so much fun together. You probably have alot of stories to tell him. Well we miss you so much and he will be missed also! I love you both SO much!! Now I have two guardian angels!

Kortney Rodriguez

September 17, 2007

To a brave and strong soldier:
Thank you so much for fighting for our country. Your family misses you so much!! I know your dad, ma, and sis miss you so much. Now you don't have to watch over them alone....we all know that you have your tio Noel by your side. Again thank you. Having a husband in Iraq right now has made me realize that ya'll have to sacrafice so much. God bless

August 8, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

ZAIDA WALTERS

July 13, 2007

HI PAPITO I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABY
I MISS YOU.......SOOOOOOO MUCH.
I THNK GOD FOR GIVEN ME A SON LIKE
YOU.I'M SO VERY PROUD OF YOU
I LOVE YOU FOR EVER BABY

June 13, 2007

HI BABY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I MISS YOU ALOT OXOX MOM

Gary

June 3, 2007

A true American hero never to be forgotten.

A. Clark

May 28, 2007

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!

BROOKE COLE

May 4, 2007

MY FIANCE IS IN IRAQ AND I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER IN OUR PRAYERS. OORAH.

zaida walters

April 28, 2007

HI LEROY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.I"M SO PROUND OF YOU AND AMY IS PROUND OF YOU TOO.WE MISS SOOOO MUCH OXOX I LOVE YOU FOR EVER AND FOR ALWAYS MOM

Michelle Huerta

March 26, 2007

god bless you and your family . my husband is currently serving in iraq and i commend your son's actions and honor. god bless yor son

Garnet Jenkins

March 26, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Marine, Pfc. Leroy Sandoval, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With a multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Leroy's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Daigle

March 25, 2007

Leroy...you mean the world to your mom and sister. You are a true hero to our country and for that my family will always have the utmost respect for you. May peace be with you and please continue to protect from the heavens above.

michael curry

March 6, 2007

I just wann say R.I.P. to Leroy. Man, I barely knew you. I mean you were just getting to The unit during that CAX and I was on my way out to go to WFTBN. However u took the cot next to mine, and soon we were having some pretty interesting conversations. I remember u telling me about your sister or your extra-curricular activites. I also remember u reading your bible and telling me some verses to check out. I didn't get to go back to Iraq with u to Fallujah. So I never got to see the Marine u blossomed into. However I know u made the marines of Fox Wpns proud. So thanks for the ultimate sacrifice and your service. Fox 2/1 Wpns Plt Forever

Zaida walters

March 4, 2007

Hi baby I miss so much.you are my hero my son.I love you very very much love mom

Madalene Allen

March 1, 2007

To the loving family of Pfc. Sandoval......I know some time has passed but I feel in your hearts it was only yesterday. These are the special young men we watched learn to walk and talk, to laugh, to love. Please just know that he is still thought of and you, his family are prayed for. M. Allen

Ashley Gonzales Gomez

March 1, 2007

Lil' Leroy, not a day goes by where you are not remembered. I have added your name to the list of fallen heroes on the Semper Fi Sweethearts website. I always make it a point to make sure people know your name and know what you did for our country.

I cannot believe it is has almost been three years. You are remembered and loved by all who knew you.

I can honestly say that I appreciate what you did so much more now than ever before. I did not realize how much you gave of yourself until I married a Marine. I am so proud to say that I knew you.

Semper Fi!

PATTY RADLOFF

February 7, 2007

To The Family of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval I want to offer my condolences on the loss of this fine brave young Marine. For his commitment and sacrfice to this country I am forever grateful. I know he has been embraced in the arms of God and heard him say, "well done my child." Those we love and lost are never really gone. They have left to many fond and loving memories imprinted on our hearts. I am also the mother of a Sailor who will be leaving in April for Kuwait. Please know I will make mention of you when I pray.

In His Name,
Patty Radloff
Katy, Texas

Leslie Gonzalez

November 21, 2006

I rememeber attending your funeral in honor of my brother , he was in your unit and he could not be there so I went for him to bid his last goodbye, he described you as a true brother and friend . My husband is also a Marine and both of us pray for you and your family . Thankyou for all you did I know you are certainly missed . Semper Fidelis !!

ZAIDA WALTERS

September 17, 2006

HI BABY I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH.I LOVE YOU FOR EVER AND EVER. XOXO, MOM. YOU ARE MY HERO.....

Razalyn Hubbard

June 28, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Alton Mclaurin

June 27, 2006

To the family of Pfc Leroy Sandoval.



I would like to send my deepest sympathy of the lost of your loved one.

I too serve in the uniform also and it gets to me we one of my comrade leaves us. I will never forget any of my comrades in arms that have fallen. Personally, I will do all I can to make sure that Leroy and others death will not be in vain. He has done a well job for our freedom.



Leroy, job well done my brother in arms. Job well done! Be blessed!!!



HOORAH



Spc. McLaurin

Zaida walters

April 27, 2006

I love you,leroy i miss you so...so much.Amy misses you alot. your little sister is so sad all the time with out you. i want to wish you a big happy birthday. tomorrow is your birthday and I can't believe it my son. My brave son.I love you xoxo mom

Bryan Escobedo

March 18, 2006

Leroy in 7 days it will be 2 without you. its taken yrs to get me here but im finally in falluja. im gonna do all i can to make you proud here. im going to do what i would have wanted you to do for me, i dont need to say what that is. im here on the camp you were at. i recognize it from the pictures. maybe i've steped on the rocks you have. i've looked at the same moon you saw. and now i going to walk trough this city and do what you didn't get to finish doing.

love,

your lil' cousin

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How to support Leroy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Leroy Sandoval's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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