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Alberto Sanchez Obituary

ALBERTO SANCHEZ. Arrangements for Mr. Sanchez to be announced by Forest Park Funeral Home.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberto Sanchez

45 Entries

Shuntrenda Connaughton

February 20, 2018

Yesenia I am thinking of you on this day. You've always been in my thoughts. Your beautiful spirit and your kind heart will never be forgotten. You're Husband was a great hero and friend that served his country with honor. Trena Connaughton

Beth Durham-Gillett

June 2, 2014

A brave solider who served courageously for our freedom. Forever keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers. Blue Star Mothers of America - Houston

Alberto V. Sanchez

May 26, 2014

Cousin,
On this memorial day, I light a candle in memory of your beautiful life.

I miss your smile and I love you!

June 24, 2013

This entry is in memory & honor of SSG Alberto Sanchez on the 7th anniversary of his passing.

June 24, 2013

Today I learned about SSG Alberto with the help of some of his friends listed in these entries and elsewhere on the internet. I did not know SSG Sanchez but I will forever be grateful to him for his military service and making the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of this country amongst others. His life and legacy will truly be passed on now and in generations to come.

Peggy Childers

June 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alberto V. Sanchez:
Please accept my remembrance of Alberto on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

jeffrey vanarsdale

April 7, 2011

I just wanted to let you know your always in my thoughts and I miss you man I owe you more then I can ever repay you not a day goes by that I don't remember you I was trained by one of the best and although your no longer with us your legacy will live on by those of us you trained and I pass your wisdom on to my soldiers

mitch verreault

July 25, 2010

may you rest in peace brother and your sacrifice not be in vain.

Peggy Childers

June 24, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alberto V. Sanchez:
Remembering Alberto 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

Luke Gessner

May 10, 2010

Gone but not forgotten, thanx for making the ultimate sacrifice! I still remember the good times in Aco. 3/327 INF. Ft. Campbell, KY.. '00-'03. THANK YOU!

sergio diana

January 10, 2010

i love ya mang there is not a day that gos by that i dont tell ur story. love ya

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

November 5, 2009

Rest in peace.

Kenna Larra

April 8, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

In Memory of Alberto Virrueta ~ (Debra Estep)

June 24, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Alberto, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

May 31, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Sanchez!

August 6, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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

July 30, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Sanchez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

March 26, 2007

Good bye brave son of Texas who gave his all when the call came.Rest in eternal peace.

Glen

February 21, 2007

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

SERGIO DIANA

February 3, 2007

alberto we love you and miss you so much you have and will always be a huge influence in our lives RIP. SGT DIANA AND SSG REGGIE

sergio diana

February 3, 2007

ssg

Andrew Rogers

July 19, 2006

Sanchez Family and Friends

I met SSG Sanchez shortly after coming back from OIF 1, when he was assigned to B1-12, now B1-68. SSG Sanchez was the kind of NCO you admired and wanted to follow after. A true leader, mentor, and friend. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

Sanchez Family

July 5, 2006

On behalf of Staff Sgt. Alberto V. Sanchez's immediate family members, we would like to thank each and every one of the individuals and families who have shown their love, respect & support to us during this hard time in our lives. We greatly appreciate it, and may God Bless you all. :)

Barbara Anthony

July 5, 2006

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Time will heal the sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.

PFC Cooper's mom.

Ronald and Dorene Moore

July 4, 2006

Our son is in Bravo Co. and we just want to say you are in our prayers.

We are so sorry. On today of all days the 4th of July he is especially remembered.

Garnet Jenkins

July 3, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss.

May God's Loving Grace and comfort be with the Sanchez family.

Please Know that Alberto Will Never be forgotten. He is a hero to us all.

From the sister of a Fallen Hero, in Vietnam, many years ago.

Connie Huval

July 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our son, PFC Huval, Brandon, has been a friend of Sanchez and speaks very highly of him. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless You..

Buster & Connie Huval

Carol Ward

July 2, 2006

Please accept my sincere sorrow at your loss. My son is also in Bravo Company, and we share in your grief. Know that SSG Sanchez is a true hero, he fought for freedom and his selflessness will not be in vain. He will be remembered. Hooah.

Rudy Lopez

July 2, 2006

Damn big sarge, so this is the way u had to go man, but u know what we all got memories and those wont go; till the end of our borrowed life time. tia, tio,yessenia, chinacker, lily stay strong and u will overcome this terrible phase of what we call life. Like art said u up there with welita and my bro(big no) watchin over our family. damn bert,u will b missed

Kris Jefferies

July 1, 2006

Dear Sanchez Family,

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time...

I know that no amount of words can makes a difference at this time but know that the family will be in our prayers.

My Son PFC Brandon Huval thought very highly of SSG Sanchez he will be missed deeply but never forgotten. SSG Sanchez could always make my Son laugh and carried him through the toughest days with ease.

I am forever grateful to SSG Sanchez for that.

SSG Sanchez is a TRUE HERO to All.

SSGT. Sanchez's Squad "Always with us"

July 1, 2006

SSGT. Alberto V. Sanchez (Soldier in the middle) May 2006

July 1, 2006

Jack and Earlene Terrell

July 1, 2006

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and please know we appreciate the ultimate sacrifice. Your family will be in our prayers, may God bless each of you and give you strength. We are the grandparents of one of his fellow soldiers (Pfc. Patrick Simpson) in Iraq and know he shares our thoughts going out to you now.

Sandra Thornburg

July 1, 2006

Dear Yesi, and the Sanchez Family,

Words cannot begin to express how saddened I was to hear of Alberto's death. The soldiers & families of Bravo Company have lost a wonderful NCO & friend, but that does not compare to your loss. Please know that all of you are in my families thoughts and prayers. May you all find the strength to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.

Sincerely,

Sandra Thornburg

Mary R. Guajardo

June 30, 2006

Mr. & Mrs. Sanchez & Yesenia,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May God our Father give you all the faith and strength that you need. Your son/husband was/is a very special hero and will never be forgotten. God bless you always.

I am a mother of a Marine that is deploying to Iraq for the 3rd time so I always pray for all our military heros, and for World Peace and for their families.

June 30, 2006

To the Family of Staff Sgt. Alberto V. Sanchez;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

Dennis & Susan Leonard

June 29, 2006

Dear Sanchez Family,

We cannot begin to tell you how sorry we were to hear from our son, Spc Dennis Leonard, of the ultimate sacrifice that his squad leader had made. We have been praying for you everyday and will continue to lift you up before the Lord. We pray that He will wrap His arms around all of you and that you will feel His peace. We thank God everyday for the leader SSGT Sanchez was to our son. He will be missed but never forgotten. May God bless and keep you always.

Arturo Chavez jr

June 29, 2006

Tia, Tio, Chino, Lilly, I am erribly sorry for your loss, my deepest symphaty goes to you all. Be strong god needed another angel to be with him to reunite with "buela Lola, and Arno jr. What can I say, My cousin Albert(Junior) was a loving person. He was one one the few people that I looked up to... I will always remember my cousin as being happy, firm, and one person that never back down. There are a million memories that we(10 boys, 2 girls all cousins) spend in Reynosa,Mx,

with our "buelita" Lola. Last time that I saw my cousins Albert and Yesenia was in my weeding, it was a total honor for me and my wife to have him there sitting in one of the few honorary tables, deep inside I knew that my cousin was proud of me and my accomplishments. Those are the unforgetable moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Albert to us you will always be a hero. We all love you nuno........

Love your counsin, Art

Roy & Linda DeLeon

June 28, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Arturo Chavez jr

June 28, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Andrew Totz

June 28, 2006

My son Stuart Totz called me from Balad and said Dad I just lost my friend and mintor I did all I could but it did not help. I do not know what to say but our prayers are with you and yours my son was with your son on that terrible day you lost a son my son lost his friend and Sgt.If there is anything I can do just e mail me. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

Lee Sirotnak

June 27, 2006

Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God provide you peace and comfort. Alberto will live on in the hearts of many American families, who recognize his honor and courage and who will be here to support your family with prayer. God Bless.

ROBYN GARSIDE

June 27, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tammy Aleman

June 27, 2006

My name in Tammy Aleman and I'm Brenda Broussard-O'dell insurance agent and my coversation with her on another matter, she had informed me of your loss. I just wanted to send you my condolences on your loss. My god bless you and your family.

My deepest sympathy,

Tammy Aleman

Houston, Tx

andrew totz

June 27, 2006

to the sanchez family I do not no what to say my son called me and told me dad i lost a friend, and mentor today I tried to help him i could not we were next to each other i will miss him dad.our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. my son will miss his friend and sgt. for ever.

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