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Brandon Sapp Obituary
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BRANDON ROBERT SAPP, PFC 21 years young, of Lake Worth, FL, killed in action August 15, 2004 in Najaf, Iraq, while in service to his country with the 2-7 Calvary, Greywolf, stationed out of Fort Hood, TX. PFC Sapp had been awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. His ribbons included Good Conduct Medal, AIT Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, (2) War On Terrorism Ribbons, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badges for Grenade and Rifle. Survived by his mother, Hope Veverka; grandparents, Sylvia Childers and Lillian Veverka; father and step-mother, John and Heidi Sapp; brothers, Christopher Sapp, Shawn Sapp, and Harrison Sapp; sister, Hailee Sapp; grandmother, Nancy Sapp; step-grandparents, Joel and Frane Grossman and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. PFC Sapp will be laid to rest in his beloved West Virginia at the West Virginia National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on August 28, 2004 with services at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home, Grafton, West Virginia at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends on August 27, 2004 at Donald G. Ford Funeral Home from 2:00-9:00 p.m. In response to the outpouring of support, the Sapp Family will hold a Memorial Service for the West Palm Beach community when they return home. Anyone wishing to honor PFC Sapp's memory, may do so by sending a donation to the American Red Cross for the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund or a charity close to your heart. Those who wish to extend support and sympathy to PFC Sapp's Army unit, may do so by sending cards or packages in his memory addressed to: ANY SOLIDER, Camp Cooke, ACO 2-7 CAV, APO, AE 09378.
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Jodie
August 15, 2025
Hope,
Brandon remains in my thoughts often. He was a wonderful person who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country. This makes me so proud of the man he became. I have been to his memorial in WPB. Thank you for placing it for all to see and remember those names listed.
Hope E Veverka
August 14, 2025
8.14.25
Brandon has now been gone as many years as he was on Earth: 21 years. The song and video by Sade, Young Lion, are a mother's look back on her son's life. I always remember Brandon at each stage of his life in this video. I Miss You...Still, my Brandon.
Mom
May 24, 2024
Brandon, I Miss You...Still. A mother's love and my grieving your death are never ending. I often listen to Dire Straits' song and watch the video, "On Every Street" with you in my heart. And on this Memorial Day weekend, it seems appropriate to include a recent article in your memory. You were a truly wonderful part of my life, of which I will never forget. I love you, my Brandon. Mom.
Dad Gone But Never Forgotten Son
May 20, 2024
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Dad Gone But Never Forgotten Son
May 20, 2024
Joel and Jocelim Gorrin
May 19, 2024
My daughter has assigned to make a posterboard about Brandon for Memorial Day. We make it together not only for good notes, we make it better in honor to Brandon. Thanks for your service !
Mom
June 19, 2022
Happy Birthday, Brandon. I wonder what you would be doing in life now and what you would look like at age 39.
JR
May 9, 2022
Hope,
You are never without Brandon, as he is all around you. Sending love and comfort you way.
Brandon's Mom
May 8, 2022
Mother's Day is a day each year that has become a quiet one for me. And in that inner quiet, it has become a day that magnifies Brandon's absence from this world and from my life. Today is a day that no longer finds me distraught. Instead, I guess I've found acceptance that I won't get that phone call nor hear the door open with the words, "Happy Mother's Day!" and a kiss on the cheek. Instead, I feel a quiet, non-eventful awareness that today I am alone. I Miss You...Still. Mom
Mom
August 14, 2021
To my Brandon:
My son, your death still brings tears to my eyes and I believe always will. A mother's love has no limits and I continue to pray we hug again when my day comes and I depart this Earth. I love you so very much.
I Miss You...Still.
Mom
Melda Thornton
August 14, 2021
I run with an organization called, "wear blue: run to remember". This weekend, I ran in Brandon's honor and memory. I pray that fond memories and funny family stories carry the family through the weekend.
Jodie Rhymer
July 27, 2021
I thought about you today.
María Rubin
May 31, 2021
Dear Brandon, Thinking of you o this Memorial Day . You are always in our hearts, but more do on this day to thank you for giving your life in the service of our country. We saw you grow into a wonderful young man . Rest in glory..
María Rubin
Hope Veverka
August 24, 2019
Always remembering you.
Till I can hug you again...Mom
It's been 15 years, my Brandon. The Memorial Stone has been made beautiful for you and others. As long as I'm alive, I'll continue to Honor your memory and those of the Fallen. I Miss You...Still. I love you, my son. Mom
Hope Veverka
August 17, 2019
Hope Veverka
August 16, 2018
Message from C. Reynoso (See picture with Brandon)
How are you doing Mrs. Sapp my name is Calvin Reynoso i was a friend of Brandon . We met in basic training I only have Two pictures of him but thankful to have them . I'll send them to you. In a short time he had a huge impact on my life. He was so motivated and funny. He use to say this phase instead of saying like this he would say like thuuuuuus and we thought it was so funny . Lol. He was my battle buddy we had planned to meet after basic and ended up going to 2 different duty stations. We were both in Iraq at the same time just different locations. I found out he passed when i came back. I felt so guilty i wish it was me he was a great human and had a smile and laugh that was contagious . I shared Brandon's story today .
I want to give people hope and try to make a difference because of Brandon I am alive I owe it to him to try and make a difference.
If you ever need anything or if there anything we can do to continue to keep his legacy alive please let me know.
Brandon and Calvin Reynoso at beginning of Basic.
Mom Veverka
August 16, 2018
Hope Veverka
August 15, 2018
Here is a close-up of the Memorial Stone honoring Palm Beach County's Fallen in the "Global War on Terrorism". I wanted to honor our County's Fallen and unveiled the Memorial Stone on July 4, 2005. It will always be a memory to not only Brandon but to those who "Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice" and will be a place for friends and family of all the Fallen to sit in quiet reflection of their loved ones.
Mom put your name first on the Memorial Stone. There are now 11 Fallen on the Stone. They shall never be forgotten.
Mom Veverka
August 15, 2018
John Sapp
August 15, 2018
Went to visit the monument today. Bought new pots and added new soil.Thought I would share a photo after affect. Honoring our fallen hero this day. Some Gave All.Honoring All that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Hope Veverka
August 15, 2018
Brandon, despite the years, a mother's connection is never broken and this anniversary has been no different. Yesterday afternoon, I took a red heart-shaped helium balloon to the foothills and wrote a note on the balloon to you. With tears in my eyes, I released it into the mountains until it could be seen no more. I'll always love you, my Brandon. Till I can hug you again,
I Miss You...Still
Mom
Happy Birthday buddy.Always on my mind
John Sapp
June 20, 2018
Hero
John Sapp
June 20, 2018
Mom
May 28, 2018
I sent in the pic of your Stone to post, but this Memorial Day 2018 pic is truly beautiful.
Always in our hearts buddy.Gone But not Forgotten
John Sapp
May 28, 2018
Us Gold Star Mothers in Your Memory
Mom
May 27, 2018
Mom's Door Since 2004
Mom
May 27, 2018
Yep, I'm the tallest and in the middle
Mom
May 27, 2018
My comrades enlarged this one, mounted it, signed the back and now I'm displayed where I watch over my mom.
Mom
May 27, 2018
I'm on the Left, Mom
Mom
May 27, 2018
Mom asked for pics....
Mom
May 27, 2018
Mom sent a camera, so...
Mom
May 27, 2018
Here are some pics, mom. Can u find me?
Mom
May 27, 2018
Mom wanted pics...she sent the camera
Mom
May 27, 2018
Mom
May 27, 2018
I'm glad we reconnected, Willie. Brandon always had to run across the street to see what u were doing before we could.carry out our day together. Willie, he truly enjoyed your friendship during his short life. I'm so grateful to have the pics to share with you. Priceless. I trust that he is at peace where he is now... And like you, Willie, I Miss Him...Still.
Mom
May 27, 2018
Memorial Day 2018
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Mom
May 24, 2018
I'm glad we reconnected, Willie. Brandon always had to run across the street to see what u were doing before we could.carry out our day together. Willie, he truly enjoyed your friendship during his short life. I'm so grateful to have the pics to share with you. Priceless. I trust that he is at peace where he is now... And like you, Willie, I Miss Him...Still.
William Rubin
May 24, 2018
Brandon, you were my best friend growing up, living across the street, doing everything together. You were like an older brother to me and always had my back. We used to have so much fun together. I remember the last time I saw you, back home dressed in your uniform. I never thought it would be the last time. I was 17 when you passed away, and didn't understand a lot about the world. I understand more now, but it will never make sense. Your sacrifices are immeasurable and I know you had noble reasons for serving our country. On this Memorial Day I will definitely be thinking of you and wishing you and your family peace and happiness. I love you very much and miss you very much. I hope you are resting in peace and finding all the love you need.
Our last Mother's Day together-- May '03. I miss you...Still
Hope Veverka
May 13, 2018
Our last Mother's Day together '03. Two days later, you left for Basic Training and both of our lives would never be the same.
Hope Veverka
May 13, 2018
Me and my mom
Hope Veverka
March 24, 2018
Mama and Brandon
Hope Veverka
March 24, 2018
February 19, 2018
Always in our thoughts and in our prayers
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
Brandon, this is the first year I've been able to open these photo albums to post pics. It has been emotional for me. 19 albums with a lot of great memories as your mom-watching u grow into an Honorable man. I often think about the pros and cons list we made one night that led u to choose the path of the Military. Oh how proud...then and now. I continue to hold on to my faith that I will hold you again. I miss you...Still.
Your Military Sketch (Wash, DC)
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
Fishing....what's in the bucket, mom?
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 18, 2018
My first truck
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Me and Dad
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom, can u put these on my feet?
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
I prefer liquid sunscreen, mom
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Wow am I cute!
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Chris and Shawn holding me
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Carrots...again?
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom and me playing on the floor
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Ft Hood, TX '05
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Ft Hood, Tx '05
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
waiting for Mom....
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom and me
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
U never liked to share! lol
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Cool water at the beach!
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom and me
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
I arrived 6.19.83
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
i was almost here!
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Your mom and dad, Brandon, at a concert
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom's always kissing on me
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom and I hanging at the pool
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Another BD Cake...#5
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
look at all these peas! And a Cabbage Patch? Lol
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Me and Grandma Sylvia
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Christmas with Grandpa Robert and Lillian Veverka
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Christmas with Grandpa Robert Veverka (my middle name)
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Me again with Chris and Shawn
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Me and Mom
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
My Mom and Dad
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Grandma Sylvia
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Go Cart Riding with Mom and dad
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Go Cart Riding with Mom and Dad
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Swimming lessons with mom
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Grandpa Robert Veverka (Brandon's middle name)
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Camping with Mom and Friends. Yoo Hoo was my favorite drink back rhen
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Snorkeling Gear from Mom
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Wanna See Me Be a Water Fountain?
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
TWO POINTS!!
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Brandon with Pinata
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Brandon's Pinata BD Party
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Brandon is Co-Pilot
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Surprise BD Helicopter Ride
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Brandon's Bd: Helicopter Ride
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
Brandon with friends: Night Boat Ride
Mom, Hope
February 17, 2018
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