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Paul Sanchez
1974 - 2007
Paul Sanchez
1974 - 2007
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BORN
1974
DIED
2007
Paul Sanchez Obituary
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March 24, 2017
I also saw your son on the voice. Thank you for your service sr.
Kellie Allen
March 11, 2017
To your son: Never give up! I saw you on The Voice and know you have the drive and talent to make it big.
To you: Thank you for your sacrifice, sir. My son made the same sacrifice in March 2007. My prayers are with your family because I know you are in a wonderful place just waiting for us to say, "hello" again.
Matthew Mondoux
March 7, 2017
Just saw your son perform on The Voice and I sat here thinking about how proud his dad must be up in Heaven.
I served with the 1st ID "big red 1" in Iraq in 04-05 and I was in Afghanistan 07 when you made the ultimate sacarfice. From the bottom of my heart, I wanted to thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten brother.
Your son has a great voice too. If he signs back up next season, he will make 4 chairs turn! Guaranteed ! I don't know what it is, but something pushed me to write this. I've never done anything like this before. I hope this message carries on!
Much appreciation and Respect
Matt Mondoux NF,NY
Chad Baugh
May 25, 2015
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April 17, 2015
Timothy,
I have visited your gravesite numerous times now and I still can't believe that you are gone. I will never forget you, I LOVE you.
I see you in Adrian, you would be so proud of him and Ashleigh. They both are doing well for themselves. Once again, you will NEVER be forgotten. You will ALWAYS be in our hearts. Love Always, Your Cousin Jacob
German Navarro
July 27, 2014
Nobody came compare the lost of Great man only the ones that were close to Him and always be in my heart
jamey young
January 14, 2014
I did not get to know you, but your are a soldier. You gave your life for our county. Thank you and R.I.P.
Tina Sanchez
January 14, 2014
Still hurts like it was yesterday. I miss you.
German Navarro
January 19, 2013
I still feel like it was yesterday I know my two boys still miss you but we know that you are in a better place God bleess the family of this Great soldier
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez:
It has truly been my honor to sign Paul's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Paul will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez:
Always remembering Paul. "Some gave all."
Jacob Sanchez
January 14, 2012
A HERO MAY HAVE DEPARTED, BUT HE LIVES IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE TOCHED...
Five years ago today our family lost not only a Grandson, a Son, a Brother, a Father, a Uncle, a Cousin, a Friend, our family lost a HERO. Timothy, although you have departed from us, you will continue to be in our HEARTS. The many lives that you touched either they be family or friends, the cherished memories will live on forever. You're truly missed, but not forgotten... Love your cousin, Jacob
Jacob Sanchez
December 10, 2011
Timothy,
I want to say that you are truly missed, but not forgotten.
Your Cousin, Jacob
John Sanchez
November 9, 2011
November 9, 2011,
As we approach Veterans Day this year, I want to thank you mijo for your sacrifice for our country and family. You are gone but not forgotten. We all miss you especially your Mom, Dad and kids. Love you! Your uncle, John.
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez:
Please accept my remembrance of Paul on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Charles LeTourneau
January 14, 2011
You were a great friend, and I will never forget all of the kindness in your heart. You and your sacrifice are always in my mind. I don’t know the words to express what knowing you has added to my life. My thoughts and prayers are with Kym, your children, your family and friends on this day of remembrance. Rest in peace comrade.
Cathy A.
January 13, 2011
We wanted to leave a little note for you. We never had a chance to meet but I am sure you know who we are looking down from heaven. We are friends of Adrian, Ash, and Florence. My son is Adrians best friend. They are known as "Shake N Bake" at church such great boys. I want you to know they speak highly of you and miss you dearly. They are great, wonderful, caring teenagers and I love them both. I know you are proud of them. I tell Adrian he is my step son such a great young man who is growing up so fast. He wears your ring around his neck all the time and has your picture on his desk at home to me that is so special. I just adore him. Ash is a beautiful young lady and has talent!!! She is going to make it big one day!I wish we could have met you... one day we will have that chance to. We want you to know you are not forgotton and are in our prayers always!!!
Kym Sanchez
December 8, 2010
Death cannot kill our love it just means we have to wait longer to be together again. I miss you, I love you and always will. Until I see you again, I have to go on. I hope you understand. Goodbye for now, I love you, me.
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez:
Remembering Paul 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
Juan Franco
May 24, 2009
Sgt Sanchez,
I haven't visited you since your funeral but that doesn't mean that I have forgoten you. I want to thank you for your friendship and let you know that you will always live in my heart.
Franco
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
March 5, 2009
Paul,
Happy Birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kenna Larra
February 23, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,500 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 Paul ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 2009
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 Paul, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez:
Paul 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
Juanita E
January 3, 2009
just here thinking of you. old times. Irving High School. Just thinking. miss you
Amber Harris (Eisenman)
July 15, 2008
Words cannot express how much Tim meant to so many people. He was an amazing man, father, husband, and NCO. He has touched so many lives. He always had an open ear, provided a shoulder to cry on, and a sincere heart bigger than Texas. You are truly miss my friend and karaoke partner.
SGT PROFITT
June 23, 2008
It was great to have served with you! Most gave some, you gave all!!! A true American Hero! Never forgotten!!! 10th Mountain "Strike Fear"
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George S. Patton, Jr
Thank you Sanchez family for such a great man!
Susie
June 20, 2008
You are my hero. Thank you for protecting us and for serving our country.
June 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Sanchez!
Rhonda Espinoza
June 8, 2008
God bless this honorable young man for his courageous service to the full measure for his country. Let Freedom Ring. God bless his family.
Ft.Belvoir,VA....who ever can get in contact with me please do..
Roque Luna
May 25, 2008
SGT.Sanchez, you were one of the first soldiers I got introduced to in 121 signal batt in Germany, your passion for work, and your work ethic shined, you did alot for the people around, even after hours you would still work, you separated work from play and those nights at "MY PLACE" downtown singing karaoke was the best memories, besides tackling field problem after field problem, SGT. Sanchez you are a inspiration to me, you will always be thought of, I am finishing up my second tour now here in BIAP I jus want to say it was good to know you brother, to the family and friends I know this is really late and forgive me, it took me awhile to find out what happened much repect Tim much respect....SGT.Luna,Roque
C/603 ASB BIAP
Michael Payne
April 28, 2008
Hey Brother: thanks for all that you did while working for me in Iraq (OIF II). Your dedication to the mission will never be forgotten.
Please continue to watch over Kym and the children.
I keep you in my thoughts all the time.
God Bless
Michael
MICHAEL A. PAYNE
MAJ, EN
Happy Birthday
Michael iezzi
March 5, 2008
Paul,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A loved one lives forever in the hearts of those who cared.
A loved one lives forever in the memories that were shared.
Nick Nielsen
February 28, 2008
Hey man miss you from the old schooling days. See you again one day
Cyndi Otterstetter
December 20, 2007
May God bless your family - words cannot express our sorrow for your loss
jenn
October 30, 2007
to the family of sgt sanchez, my deepest condolences. i had the joy of spending thanksgiving at his home before they left and to hear him talk of his family really gave me a great respect for him. i know he was excited to be serving his second tour, and i know he is still serving that tour with the 543rd watching over them all. i know he touched my brother while serving as his sgt and i'm sure he's touched many others along the way. god bless and cherish the happy thoughts...
Anonymous
October 12, 2007
Thank you for your service to our country.
August 17, 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 you and 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Sanchez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Mary Ann Wales
June 8, 2007
My sincerest condolences to the family of Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez. As a friend of John Sanchez, uncle to Paul, I was very saddened to hear of this tragic loss of such a young life. My prayers go with you all. Mary Ann Wales
Ruben Olguin
June 7, 2007
To the family of Pual T. Sanchez. It is with great gratitude that I thank SGT Sanchez as a soldier and a mentor. He was there to teach me great and valuable training. I will forever remember him as a great leader and nco. r.i.p SGT Sanchez and GOD bless your soul, always
June 4, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Robyn Garside
April 18, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
AM3(AW)Chad D. BAUGH (Bradford's)
March 17, 2007
Tim, Thanks for everything you ever thought me there on Edith Street. From letting me ask you 100's of questions about the little football team helmets. To asking what made the bondo on the car get so hot. You are an ever lasting memory of my childhood. Thanks for all that you do and your ultimate sacrifice. You will be truly missed!!!!!
To the Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss, I can never forget some of the things he taught me while there at my grandparent’s house on Edith. He will and always has been a hero in my book!!!!
Vickie Ledford
March 16, 2007
God bless you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice
Linda Rhodes
March 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Paul,
You have a wonderful family who loves you very much .
I wish that we could have gotten to know you . Happy Birthday and God Bless
you and your family
Mandy (De La Torre) Smith
March 13, 2007
Tim - Tomorrow will be 2 months since you were taken home...I can't believe it! My heart still hurts a little but there is such a sense of pride there too. I remembered you on your birthday. My son heard me say it was your birthday and he told me that it was ok because you were having a big party up in heaven....you know what? I believe that with all my heart. I know you haven't stopped smiling since you arrived. Every minute is filled with such pure happiness and love that only God can give. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I really miss you! You are NEVER far from my heart! Till we meet again....
Ron Delatorre
March 5, 2007
Happy Birthday my cousin and hero. I love you and miss you dearly.
Michael Iezzi
March 5, 2007
Paul,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandra Nall
February 16, 2007
I met Paul once years ago while his mom was cutting my hair. He was such a nice looking young man. Kathy(mom) loved talking about him. I prayed for Timothy and his family his first tour, and then again this last tour. I pray for all our men and women serving this country. I thank God for Timothy who was willing to give up his life to help preserve our freedom. I'm sure it is a comfort to his family and friends that he was ready to meet his Maker when his time on Earth was up. He will never be forgotten for the sacrifice he made. I will continue to say a prayer for his family and other families in the same situation. Memories cannot be taken from us, they will last forever.
Rocco & Carol Lofaro
February 15, 2007
Dear Sanchez Family May Gods Love give you peace in your times of sorrow. Although we have never met I know you are very proud of Paul and his service to protect Freedom for all. We learned of him from Uncle Danny. We extend the heartfelt thanks of a greatfull Nation. Sgt.Paul T. Sanchez is truely an AMERICAN HERO
Kristiana McCarthy
February 14, 2007
Tim, it was a blessing from God to have you in our family. I talked to Kym today and she is just so thankful for the time she had with you. You are our hero. We pray for Paul and Kathy, Ashleigh, Adrian, Tina and Courtney and Erin every night as well as all of your family. You were so very loved and respected. I only wish we could have had more time to get to know you. Kym loves to talk about you and I'll never tire of hearing it because you both loved each other so much. You were a great man, husband, and father. We are thankful of the promise to join you with God someday. Thank you for being a true hero.
george carollo
February 13, 2007
To the Family of Sgt. Sanchez-
I did not know Paul but have heard breif stories from uncle John in CA. Paul and I are the same age with youg families. My sincerest condolences to your family and my sincerest appreciation for the work he and other soldiers do for us. It is because of brave men such as him that I have the liberties I do. Thank you Paul for what you have done for our country and may god bless your family.
SFC L.D. Martin
February 11, 2007
I didn't know Paul on a personal level, but I did know him and during our last deployment together (and around garrison) I was always impressed with the way he carried himself and how he interacted with others. His family, friends and co-workers understand what I mean. He was a rare bright light that crossed my path a few times, and I will truly miss him.
Kim, Sorry for your loss. The entire 121 Family is with you.
February 8, 2007
Robert Gomez
February 7, 2007
To Paul's family,
I didn't know Paul, but I know of Paul through his uncle John. What words exist to comfort you I know none. He paid the ultimate price for believing in his mission of protecting us all. What better word to describe such a man than HERO! To the little ones that have been left behind know that he will always live in your memories - keep those fresh by talking of him always. My prayers are with you.
Bob Gomez, Orange California
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 6, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sanchez family in the loss of Paul. I did not know Paul, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Paul you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Suzette Samson
February 5, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Sanchez family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Paul, thank you for protecting us and our country.
Rest in peace
Cecilia Villa
February 5, 2007
Dear family of a fallen hero,
My family and I know what you're feeling. Our Hero went to heaven 5 months ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.It's so hard to accept believe us, but he's in heaven now and he like my husband will always look out for you as our's has done for us. We know he's around all the time. Your dad and husband will always be your guardian angel as ours is. Please stay strong, I know it's hard to do but "Our heros will never be forgotten" and we will never let them be forgotten. Always be proud of him, and to Sgt.Paul T.Sanchez, my utmost respect for your service and ultimate sacrifice. God Bless Sgt.Sanchez and his entire family. Please take care.
Sincerely, Cecilia Villa (SFC Ruben Villa Jr. 6/06/70-8/18/06)
lynn whitten
February 3, 2007
Thank you for serving our country and protecting us!
February 3, 2007
God Bless your family and friends. You were an angel on earth and now you are one in heaven..
RIP
Sister of a Fallen Marine
T
vickie, bill & ethel Ledford
February 3, 2007
my family an I so appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your son gave so that we and others shall remain free. We will remember hinm in our prayers, he is now resting in gods loving arms.
Ruthie Hernandez and Family
February 3, 2007
Paul,Kathy and Family,
We are praying for you that the Lord give you strength more and more each day. Timothy is OUR HERO and he will never be forgotten.
With Love, Ruthie and Family
Samuel Menchaca
February 3, 2007
God Bless you Mr. Sanchez.
And may God be with your family.
Doyle Flory
February 3, 2007
Paul,we salute and thank you and all the other men in the armed forces for defending our country and our freedom. Condolences to the family and may God give them peace.
margaret beheler
February 3, 2007
To the Paul T. Sanchez Family:
I didn' know Paul, but he must have been a wonderful man. Please know that I am praying for your family and friends. May the peace that only comes from Jesus be your's today. May each of you be able to rest in His loving arms and receive His comfort and strength.
I am honored to be able to pray for the family and friends of such a courageous man...A True American Hero. We wouldn't enjoy the freedoms that we do without honorable men like Paul. He won't be forgotten.
Remember to lean hard on Jesus. He is so strong and He loves you so much.
Vickie Sanchez
February 2, 2007
Timothy is a Hero and now our Hero is guarding over us from Heaven. I know he's safe in Heaven and rejoicing in the arms of Jesus. He was a great kid that grew up to be a great young man and our Hero. We'll miss him so much. Love always. Uncle Joe & Aunt Vickie
Another Veteran's Day photo with our Hero.
February 2, 2007
One of my favorite pictures - Veteran's Day 2006
February 2, 2007
Ashliegh Sanchez
February 2, 2007
Daddy,
I'm sad that I will not be able to see you anymore. I thought you would always be here to watch me grow up. My mom told us that you will get to see me and Adrian but it will be from heaven. I just wish that I could see you again, but I know you are ok now and that you are my guardian angel. I love you daddy and will miss you so much. You will always be our hero.
Daddy's little girl,
Ashliegh Sanchez
Paul Sanchez
February 2, 2007
Dear Daddy,
When that man came to my house and told me what happen I was very mad and then I started to cry. I don't know why they wanted to take my daddy from me. My mom told me that you were protecting me,Ashliegh, and our country. You were very brave and a hero to everyone and that makes me proud to be your son. Daddy if you can read this I just want you to know that you were a great dad and I will always love you. I promise to be good and help grandpa finsh the mustang. My daddy and my hero.
Love,
Paul A. Sanchez
Michael Iezzi
February 2, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Timothy to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Timothy in the palm of His hand.
Glen
February 2, 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
Bobbie Compton
February 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Sanchez. Your fallen hero's sacrifice and devotion to country will never be forgotten. Thank you.
Phyllis Broomfield
February 1, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Sanchez please know that we are so honored to know that another great soldier has given his life to keep us free. I am so sorry for the sorrow you are all feeling, and I to know that sorrow,after losing my precious son in Iraq on October 13th. They all now can lead a troop of angels in heaven, rest in peace Sgt. Sanchez, you deserve it.A true hero !!!
Tina Sanchez
January 31, 2007
Timothy,
(My Big Brother, my only brother.)
I can't believe your gone. I Miss you so much, all this still seems as if it were a dream. I wish I would wake up from this terrible dream. I never thought anything could happen to you because to me you were SUPERMAN.
Thank you for always taking care of me, thank you for always being my protector from day one. You have always been a perfect son to Mom and Dad, a wonderful uncle to Courtney and Erin, a great father to Ashliegh and Adrian, a loving husband to Kym and the best brother I could ever have.(Even though you choked me that one time we were fighting over the house phone.I just had to mention that.) But other than that, you were always there for me and our family. Even though we hardly said "I love you", I believe we both knew we loved each other very much.We were never good at saying good-bye and this ones even harder. But I know you will always be here with us.
It hurts to know that I will never be able to see you, hug you or receive another phone call from you but,I know that your in a better place and watching over all of us. We are all very proud of you and we will remember you each and everyday for the rest of our lives. You have done great things for your family and your country,and I will make sure that Ashliegh, Adrian, Courtney and Erin know what a brave Hero you were.
You left a great impression on everyone who knew you and even those who didn't. You touched everyone just by being you. Everyone mentions you were always smiling and that's the way we will always remember you as,smilling.
Don't worry about us we'll be okay you just take care of everything up there. Until we see each other again take care and I love you very, very much. I'm gonna miss you, Timothy.
You are our American Soldier and our True Hero.
Your sister,
Tina
Quincy Wiley
January 31, 2007
I did not know Seargent Sanchez, but like thousands before him he is a hero and we are all indebted to him. May God bless and be with you in your families time of grief.
CJ
January 31, 2007
My Heart and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Paul.
Remember his smile, laugh and the great times you shared.
May those memories help ease your pain.
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is to never die"
Robert Orr
The price your loved one paid for me will not be forgotten.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the lost of your hero, my sincere gratitude for his service.
May God grant you strength on the road ahead.
Karen Hickman
January 31, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings" Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
SHIRLEY DONEY
January 31, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS IN HEAVEN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES OF PAUL MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT.
Joplin West
January 31, 2007
To the Sanchez family, Tim was a very good friend and co-worker of mine @ the Associates and I want to let you know that you will be in my prayers. Tim loved his family and talked about them all the time. Be proud of your son, brother , husband and father he is a HERO that will never be forgotten. Everytime I see a purple truck I will think of Tim and him being one of a kind. You could not know Tim and not love him, he was always there to lend a helping hand. I would always tell him that he was so mature for his age and such a responsible young man (9) yrs ago. He proved that responsibility right up to the end by serving his country. Miss you friend!!!!
(SSG) Edward T Schmidt
January 31, 2007
To the family of Paul Sanchez. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need and know that Paul is in a better place and at peace.
Kym, I'm so sorry. I remember helping you move and get the apartment(in Germany)prepared for you two before Paul returned home, and how you looked forward to your new life and home with him. Remember that you still have friends that care about you and that are there for you to talk too talk to us. God Bless.....
David ( Uncle) De La Torre
January 30, 2007
To Paul and Kathy,
My heart and love embraces you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you .Paul and Kathy , you gave Timothy the confidence , courage ,support to chase his hearts desires . We know that he loved what he was doing and he followed his desires with a smile that reflected the support of those dearest to him. I know that if you were to ask Timothy who his heros are he would say my Mom and Dad. ( of course smiling ). Thank you for raising an oustanding young HERO.
Timothy,
My nephew, My Hero ,
You have brought Honor and Integrity to this family .I will always be greatful for your unselfish sacrifice to this coutry.Thank you for the freedom we have drive to work.Thank you for the safety we have to enjoy a ball game .Thank you for the freedom we have to take a vacation in the summer . Thank you for the freedom we have to go to church and worship. Thank you for the freedom we have that we can get in a car and drive anywhere we like across this free country . Thank for the freedom we have to pray at the El Fenix dinners we enjoyed . Thank you again for your uncommon valor . You are truly my HERO .
Kathy Frerich
January 29, 2007
Kathy, Paul and Tina, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks to you Timothy for the time you spent away from the ones who loved you so much to protect the rest of us. Know we are thinking of you all. Kathy, Harvey Frerich and Krista and Jimmy O'Neal
BRANDI EVERSOLE
January 29, 2007
TIM ,
YOUR A TRUE HERO - AND TO THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH ONE OF YOU - TIM YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN --THANKS FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY --
Loren Miller
January 29, 2007
I want to thank Sgt. Sanchez for his sacrifice. I am sorry I never had the honor of meeting you in person. You are truly a hero and deserving of our honor. I also want to thank the family for letting the Patriot Guard Riders be there to support you in your time of need. And thanks to Danny De La Torre for being my friend. May God give you all strength to endure.
Isaac De La Torre
January 29, 2007
I still can't believe your gone Timothy, it was so sudden. i just want you to know that i love you and i miss you very much. but i will always have the memories and old family videos of you and me you asking me to do the Kamala and junk yard dog. Also the times we would be at your house and we would hang out in your room. And all the cousins have talked about all the times we were at grandmas house, from playing on the tire swing to everything else we did. Thank you for everything that you did Timothy you bring great honor to our family and country, and once again i miss you and love you very much. Now rest in the arms of Christ and we will see you again. we love you
Carl Scott
January 29, 2007
I am praying for the family in this time of sorrow. I did not know Sgt Sanchez but I am proud of him standing tall for our country. God bless you all.
Ginny Holliday
January 29, 2007
To the Sanchez and De La Torre Families-
I can not begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. After reading this guest book, it's very obvious that Tim was an amazing person; I'm sorry that I will never have the opportunity to meet him.
Please know that you have been in the thoughts and prayers of many people. I truly hope that you find relief from the pain of your loss in God's love. I know that Tim is now in a better place with Jesus.
My thoughts and prayers will remain with your families during this difficult time.
Ginny Holliday
(Co-worker of Danny De La Torre)
juanita eguia
January 29, 2007
Tim, first I would like to thank you, for Defending our Country. You are a true HERO. God Bless You.
My deepest condolences to the family. Tim, you will be missed, but you wont we forgotten. You are a brave man and now, you're in a better place.
A boy to a man, and now a man to a Hero. A HERO!!!!
Tim, I will see you again. I don't know when, but we all will see each other again. Thank you so much. We will miss, our HERO.
Irving High
Thank you for defending us.
January 29, 2007
Gone but not forgotten
January 29, 2007
A true Hero, Yeap thats you TIM.
January 29, 2007
Darren, Mandy, Camryn & Joshua Smith
January 28, 2007
To Kym, Tia Kathy, Tio Paul, Tina, Adrian, Ashleigh, Courtney and Erin - You are constantly in our prayers and we know God is going to give the strength and comfort to get through this. Timothy will forever be a hero in our eyes and may he rest peacefully in the arms of God. Please let us know if there is anything you need.....we are your family, we love you and we are always here for you!
Mandy (De La Torre) Smith
January 28, 2007
Dear Tim –
As I sit here writing you this letter, I can’t help but wonder what the scene up in heaven looks like. I imagine you being in the throne room sitting next to Jesus himself. He opened the windows of heaven so you could look down on us today as we celebrate your life. I can hear Jesus telling you, “Look my son…look and see how much they love you.” I can see your smiling handsome face looking down on us but there are no tears in your eyes because Jesus wiped them all away Himself the minute you stepped into eternity. I believe the instant you took your last breath here on earth, you were in the presence of the King. I imagined you running like a child into the arms of Jesus and as He held you close to Him, He whispered in your ear, “Welcome home, son!” I can see you being so overwhelmed with happiness as Jesus showed you the scars in His side, hands and feet…and He looked at you and said, “I did it for you.” Then he took you by the hand, walked you into the majesty of heaven and with a smile on His face, He told you, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
I know you are in a beautiful and glorious place. I know you are seeing sights that are so phenomenally beautiful, our minds can’t even begin to comprehend. I guess what I am trying to say is that I know in my mind that I should be happy you are in such a place, but my heart has such an awful ache because that is where I miss you the most. I have known you my whole life. I remember all of us as kids being at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, playing inside, then outside, inside again, and then getting in trouble for going in and out so much that Grandma finally put us all outside whether we wanted to be out there or not. It was all of us playing hide and seek, freeze tag, colored eggs, or fighting over the tire swing. We had more fun than we could handle. We didn’t have a lot of other friends because we had so many cousins. Whenever there was no school, there we all were at Grandma’s house…we didn’t know life any other way. I regret that as adults, all of us did not stay as close to each other but I have learned through the loss of Aunt Sara, Aunt Becky and now you, it doesn’t change how much we love each other or how much it hurts when we lose one of our own. In fact, it makes us appreciate every minute we have here on this earth…surrounded by the people we love and people who love us.
I thank God for the time we had you here with us. You have touched more lives than you will ever know. I feel blessed that my own children got the chance to know you and love you in their own way. You were an amazing and honorable son, grandson, brother, husband, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend and, of course, a soldier. But if you really want to know what you are to every person who knows you………you are our hero! You gave your life for our country and we are forever grateful. You have brought unspeakable honor to your family and friends and I mean it with all my heart when I say we will never forget you. I love you, Timothy. You ran the race well, you kept the faith, now, enter in the joy of your Lord, get lost in His beauty and majesty, the day will soon come where we will all join you and together we will worship the Lord forever.
With all my love....
Dianne De La Torre
January 28, 2007
Kathy and Paul. I still have no words to express how sad and how unreal it seems that Timothy has been laid to rest. As a mother to another you have my prayers. I would like to share the following poem with you.
You captured by heart thirty-two years ago.
And yet it seems like yesterday.
There was so much I had left to say.
I asked God for strength to let you go.
Not every mother and son developes the kind of bond we've had.
When loving words were forgotten to be said, A smile, a touch or even a thought were easily read.
I know I must go on living and give you back to the One who lent you to me.
Someday we'll meet again for I have God's promise that your lovely face I'll see.
So sit and talk with The Father and The Son.
I will be there just as soon as my race is run.
For now, goodnight, and sleep tight my beautiful little boy.
Tim we'll miss you, our "G. I. Joe".
Love, Aunt Dianne De La Torre (Cedar Hill, Tx)
Lee Sirotnak
January 28, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor Paul and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Delia Anguiano Cyra
January 27, 2007
Sanchez/DeLaTorre Family - today I witnessed a true hero's burial. The Patriot Riders, the soldiers who carried Tim's casket, the flags flying, the eulogies, the General presenting Tim's medals to his wife - they were all such an honor to see and be a part of. Thank you for raising such a strong, brave man who was willing to give everything and anything to protect his family, his wife, his children and their freedom. God Bless you and strengthen you through your time of trial. Tim is in heaven now watching over all of us - he's a true soldier of God.
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