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Javier Sanchez Jr.

1984 - 2013

Javier Sanchez Jr. obituary, 1984-2013, Greenfield, CA

BORN

1984

DIED

2013

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Javier Sanchez Obituary

Greenfield

Javier Sanchez, Jr.

Javier Sanchez, Jr., 28, of Greenfield, passed away serving his country, Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Sar Rowzah, Afghanistan.

Javier was born August 7, 1984, in Salinas and had been a lifelong resident of Monterey County. He graduated from Ventana Continuation High School in Greenfield in 2003, and attended classes at Hartnell College in Salinas. He served seven years and two tours in the US Army. He was a member of the HHC Special Troops Battalion 2nd Brigade Combat Team 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum, New York. His passion was his family and friends; he greatly enjoyed the time spent with all whom he knew.

He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Sanchez of Vista, CA; parents, Javier & Margarita Sanchez of Greenfield; brother, Fidel Sanchez of Greenfield; sister, Christina Sanchez of Greenfield; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other loving relatives.

Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 945 S. Main St, #201, Salinas, CA 93901.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 4 to 7 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Greenfield, followed with rosary service at 7 pm at the church. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 10 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Greenfield. Following funeral services, military honors will be conducted at the Greenfield Holy Trinity Cemetery, and then followed with cremation.

Arrangements by Woodyard Funeral Home, 395 East St, Soledad, CA (831) 678-9100 WoodyardFuneralHome.com

Published by The Salinas Californian on Jul. 2, 2013.
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I give my condolence to Sanchez family. Javy was a great person and most of all a friend. I'll always have a place for him in my heart. I remember him back when we were in high school he was so shy and as he grew he opened up to be a great man. He's a true friend and will never be forgotton. Love u javy

Crystal Moreno

Friend

June 30, 2013

I have had the honor of being a friend of the Sanchez family. Javier Sanchez Sr. is not only a friend of my family but he is also my co-worker. I have fond memories of Javier Jr. when the entire family visited us and the boys and Cristina had a blast harvesting plums and figs from the backyard. Those were the good old days!
Let's stay together in supporting this family during difficult times.
Sincerely,
The Zarraga Family

Margarita Zarraga

Friend

June 29, 2013

"Cuanto sentimos lo que ocurio. Nosotros agradecemos tu dedicacion hacia la libertad. Dios te recibio en su gloria. Que descanses en paz Javi."
Tia Angela y Familia

Angela M. Gray

Aunt

June 29, 2013

Miss you brother. It was an honor and privilege to have served with you. Rest Easy "Dirty" Sanchez.

CPL. Alexander Keefe (USA Ret.)

November 25, 2013

There seems so little words can say at a time of sorrow. Hopefully you can find comfort knowing there are people extremely grateful for all the sacrifices Javier and your family have made for our country.

Beverly Morgan

July 15, 2013

May your memories of Javier bring your comfort. Javier will remain in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and respect for Javier....Blessings

Marian White,

July 13, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the loss iof your loved one, Javier. Please know you are in our prayers and that his sacrifice will not be forgotten. He is a true American hero.

Ralph and Linda Grieco, Soldiers' Angels

July 13, 2013

To the Family of SPC Javier Sanchez: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember always that those who have died for their country will never be forgotten.

Their sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom.

Bill and Martha Neyman - Soldiers' Angels

July 13, 2013

Thank you for defending our country, Spc Sanchez...America depends on heroes to keep us free..your sacrifice will not be forgotten...I am grateful to you and ask God to grant you eternal peace...

KATHLEEN CODY

July 12, 2013

SGT Sanchez was in my Battalion at the time of his death and was an absolutely phenomenal Soldier. He fought with courage and lived his life with honor. The Soldiers of the Gladiator Battalion will miss you and never forget you. Our prayers are with his Family and with our Soldiers, who were his Brothers.

LTC Bridges

July 10, 2013

Life is a precious gift from God. To give your life serving your Battle Buddy, your Team, your Unit, the Army and your Country is selfless service that is deeply appreciated. You were my Soldier and I thank you, I thank you for your commiment, professionalism and personal courage. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family SGT Sanchez. Command Sergeant Major Brown.

July 10, 2013

To the Sanchez family, I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for raising a son that was proud to serve his country.

July 9, 2013

I do not know you soldier. rest in peace

ken taylor

July 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Javier Sanchez, Jr, and the Sanchez family. I am the mother of a soldier who also deployed to Afghanistan and is scheduled to go back there in the near future. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. I wish to thank Javier for his service and sacrifice to our country. God Bless the Sanchez family.

Kathy Woodworth

July 8, 2013

Javier, may you rest in peace in God's glory. Your service and ultimate sacrifice are deeply appreciated by your fellow Americans. Our deepest condelences to your family.
B&C Guerrero

July 8, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one and Hero Javier, and my sincerest gratitude for his service for our country.
God Bless you Spc. Javier Sanchez...you will not be forgotten.

S. Kronenwetter

July 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Javier Sanchez Jr. I did not Javier but will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.

July 7, 2013

Patriot Sanchez, we members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 549 Monterey Bay salute and honor you your service to this great nation. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Sanchez Family. Gerald Pitman, Commander MOPH Ch. 549.

July 7, 2013

My prayers go out to this young mans family. May you rest in peace Mr. Sanchez. Thank you for your service and bravery.

Vargas Family

July 5, 2013

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

Jonna Deal

July 5, 2013

Rest In Peace and may God's. grace be with youre family.

Art Ramirez

July 5, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Javier Sanchez, Jr. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Javier. And to Javier it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the supreme sacrifice he made for his country while deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Javier, you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. You are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Javier's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Maziraz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

July 4, 2013

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Javier will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

S MacDaniel

July 4, 2013

God bless Javier sanchez jr .a great solder and hero god bless his family. and also all the ather soldiers that are fighting for our. freedom. god bless you

eligio Dominguez

July 3, 2013

May the family of this fine man, Javier Sanchez Jr. find peace in this time of great loss. The ultimate sacrifice is deeply appreciated. May God bless all the Sanchez family.

Martha Real

July 3, 2013

Prayers for peace in your hearts. We will not forget Javier.

JB

July 3, 2013

I would just like to thank you for your sacrafice by protecting our country. God bless you and your family and may you watch over them in heaven.

R V

July 3, 2013

Thank you soldier for your service and for paying the ultimate price for the protection and freedom of this country.
To the Sanchez Family: Your son is a hero. He is resting with God and the angels in heaven. I pray that God helps you find the comfort to help you during this difficult time. God bless you all.

Norma Garcia

July 3, 2013

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Lynne Neibert

July 3, 2013

Many thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless.

Shari Stevenson

July 2, 2013

So sorry Cassandra. I can't imagine your pain.

Hilda Hernandez

July 2, 2013

Prayers and blessings go out to Javier's family. I have never lost a child and so I cant imagine the pain they feel with this loss. I did not know Javier Sanchez, but I do feel for the family he left behind. Thank you for your service to your country Javier. RIP

Rich Armstrong

July 2, 2013

I didn't know this young man,but i'm a parent.May god bless his parents and the rest of his family may god give them peace,and that god needed a strong soldier.RIP.

Sylvia Rodriguez

July 2, 2013

God bless you, Javier, and comfort you family.

July 2, 2013

Javier y familia: En nombre de mi familia le mandamos condolencias por la perdidad de su querido hijo. Sentimos mucho la que ha pasado y le mandamos un fuerte abrazo en estos momentos tan dificiles. Los llevamos en oracion y tenga de seguro que Dios les dara la fortaleza y paz que buscan.
"No hay amor mas grande que dar la vida por un amigo" San Juan 15:13
Gracias a su hijo por su servicio a nuestro pais.

De todo corazon,
Jr y Nora Martinez

July 2, 2013

On behalf of the Losoya family we would like to thank you and your family for your service to this wonderful country of ours. It is only a wonderful place to live because of the sacrafices you and many others have given to us all. It is sad that this is what has to be so that others can enjoy the everyday blessings we all so take for granted. We feel your pain and have been in your shoes. May God grant you and your family peace.
Love in Christ,
The Losoya Family
Salinas, Ca

July 2, 2013

No words can ever express the true meaning of losing a child; more so one that served our country with dignity, courage and passion for his fellow Americans. God Bless Mr. Sanchez and his family....

Lenor McLaughlin

July 2, 2013

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” Bless your family.

Cheryl Phillips

July 2, 2013

Heaven holds a special place for you and others that serve in the armed forces. May God grant your family and loved one peace of heart during this time of grief. Thank you for your service to our country.

Judie Geissler

July 2, 2013

I never met Mr. Sanchez, but it makes me sad to know about his passing. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family. Thank you for serving our country brave soldier.

Amy Sanchez

July 2, 2013

Dear Soldier, Thank You for your service to our country. You put your life on the line everyday for us and for that I Thank You again. You paid the ultimate price for our country and for that I Thank You again. May you rest in peace and God bless your loved ones in their grieving process.

July 2, 2013

Javier and Family,
There are not enough words to express the loss of your beloved son who was so brave. My heart goes out to you.

Sincerely,
Jessie Mills

Jessie Mills

July 2, 2013

I did not have the honor of knowing this young American hero. I think we all should take pride in his commitment and service to our country and ultimately his sacrifice. I can't imagine the pain his family feels right now. May God bless him, his family and friends.

Richard Ojinaga

July 2, 2013

R.I.P SPC. Javier Sanchez

Byrd Rico

June 29, 2013

Javier u are the most courageous person I know I will never forget you, you will always have you special place in my heart, I will never forget the time we had shared RIP Javier sanchez hopefully in time we will see each other again. My prayers are with your family n to everyone who knew you.

angela

June 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Spc. Javier Sanchez. I will always be grateful for his service & sacrifice for our Country.

June 29, 2013

To the family of SPC Sanchez, thank you for your sacrifice, and I am so thankful for his. Many blessings.

Kileen Lindgren

June 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Javier is a true American hearo and will always be remembered as such.

Patty Harris

June 28, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SPC Javier Sanchez our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Javier. And to Javier it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the supreme sacrifice he made for his country while deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Javier, you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. You are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Javier's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Maziraz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

June 28, 2013

I didn't know Javier, but I know he was an American Hero. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with his family. He will not be forgotten.

Nancy M

June 26, 2013

To the family friends and military unit of Spc. Sanchez, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Javier. We will not forget his brave service or his ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and protect our way of life. He is a true American hero. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. May he rest in Peace and may you have comfort and healing for your loss.

M. Carpenter

June 26, 2013

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