Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda
Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda
Obituary
Guest Book
Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Joe Birchmeier
July 1, 2025
I still think about you
Matthew Kimes
November 16, 2024
Miss you everyday Brother, RIP.
Edward Diaz
October 23, 2024
I had a dream about you today, brother. I miss you- Edward Diaz
Joe Birchmeier
May 19, 2024
Do not think you are ever forgotten!
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Joe Birchmeier
April 12, 2024
You are not forgotten!
Stu Jones
April 25, 2021
I went through Basic Training, to AIT, to the Big Red 1, 4 BSTB Special Troops Battalion. He was a true brother to an only child like me and I can only hope to carry on his caring, yet humorous way of keeping me from losing it. I miss him all the time.
Eliam Xavier Vazquez
November 12, 2018
RIP borther!!! Never forgotten.
Jimmy Villalobos
May 30, 2016
Miss you my brother, it's been 9 years and you are still watching over the ones that truly loved you may you rest in peace and until we meet again in the crossroads! Miss you a lot Catracho!
Your cousin
January 21, 2014
You are more then a Hero. A person with a brave heart and a soul of a warrior is known to be a Legend. Thats what you are, a Legend because you will never be forgotten. In our hearts you will live and from the heavens you look out for us. Your footsteps will be followed ill try my best to get there. such a brave soul you were to over come this feeling. hard to believe you are gone but you died in honor and pride. which is highly respected. You will forever be in my heart through my journey you will always go. Rest In Peace Astor. i Love you man !
Peggy Childers
May 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda:
Always remembering Astor. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda:
Please accept my remembrance of Astor on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
SSG Stansberry
May 2, 2011
We got him little brother, sleep well, you are not forgotten.
Joe Birchmeier
September 20, 2010
Thinking about you today
Peggy Childers
May 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda:
Remembering Astor 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
Matthew Kimes
November 11, 2009
i served along side Astor and Lt jones since the begining of the unit and will never forget them. I miss them dearlly and have a constant reminder of their loss on my right forarm so i carry them with me everywhere i go, and now that i am over in iraq again i know that they are watching over all of us and i pray that no one else has to feel the pain we all share. SPC Matthew Kimes
One of the last photos taken of Astor - April 18, 2007
May 10, 2009
Getting ready for a mission.
May 10, 2009
Training with his comrades.
May 10, 2009
Kollin Taylor
May 10, 2009
I had the privilege of serving with Ryan and Astor during peace and war. Even though we were never close they have left an indelible mark on my life and I have taken their loss harder than anyone would imagine. I can only imagine what those who knew them even better and loved them more are going through and I grieve with you. I posted a series of photos and a video to the internet to remind the world of not just how they made the ultimate sacrifice but rather to document how they lived.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1photo-oc6/sets/72157612353049475/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0HCLbHpoCo
Rest in peace my brothers.
Ryan & Astor
May 10, 2009
Peggy Childers
May 2, 2009
To the family of Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda:
Astor 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
Kenna Larra
January 27, 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 1,300 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
June 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Sunsin-Pineda!
Brandon Sartain
May 26, 2008
I Love you and Lt Jones you were incredible men and we as americans will never understand your sacrifice I miss you both your brother SPC Brandon Sartain Aco 4-1 Bstb Engineers
Ramon Mendez
May 20, 2008
Hey sunsin its me Junbug...i miss you very much..i wish we could be together again. im back from iraq but i hate that i didnt come back with you, i will see you again sunsin in the kingdom love ya boy Sgt mendez
In Memory of Astor ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 2, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Astor, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
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)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Edward Diaz
March 24, 2008
R.I.P BRO. I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER ARE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING BRO. MUCH LOVE. GODBLESS
August 22, 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 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Sunsin-Pineda and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Glen
June 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they 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
elaine jones
June 19, 2007
It has taken me all this time to write in this space because of the heartache I feel for you and your family, and for the respect I have for your son, who died along side of my son Lt. Ryan Patrick Jones.
I thank you , for yours sons friendship and bible sharing with Ryan, knowing that they shared
Time talking about Jesus and his love for each of them. I now know that in my heart, Heaven is such a glorious place, blessed by their presence. I pray that each day you find peace and some sort of comfort knowing that my son, cared deeply for his men and put their
life before his at all times.
I hope some day that we may meet and share stories of the people who our sons were.
you may contact me at any time please.... I will keep you all in my prayers and ask God to help us all at this most difficult time to see us through this,keeping our faith, in God, and in our life.
Elaine Jones
Kevin Jones
Westminster, MA
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Sarai Enriquez
May 31, 2007
Hna Lesbi, Hno Julio y Fam.
Dios le continue bendiciendo y usando de manera especial , una vez mas reciban un fuerte abrazo, y nuestro agradeciminto por su amor, seguiremos orando por ustedes son una familia muy especial y ejemplar. Dios Recompenzara cada Una de sus lagrimas, no olviden que TODO obra para bien para aquellos que aman a Dios; No podemos comprender las circunstancias pero , solo sabemos que Dios Es Grande y Maravilloso...Anibal Fue muy amado Por Nosotros y su Iglesia Casa de Dios Jamas le Olvidaremos dejo Huellas profundas grabadas en nuestros corazones pero el Pueblo alaba y glorica a Dios Por su salvacion ,Continuen hacia adelante confiano y ralizando la tarea asignada no teman, el Espiritu Santo los Guiara, y le enseñara el camino Lo Felicito les amamos Pastores Angel y Sarai Elisamuel, Sarangeli Jeshua e Iglesia Casa de Dios.
Rosy, Carlos & Xavi Rodriguez-Vazquez
May 23, 2007
SPC Astor Sunsin-Pineda known from my Family since 2001 when we came from Fort Knox KY, want to express my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the mother and step father Lesby and Julio D'Paz family and friends of SPC Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda. He was a great son, brother, friend and Christian man. No doubted he went straight to heaven. His courage and convictions led him to stand up in defense of our Great Nation and died as a Heroe. God Bless his brothers Alexi, JC and Ceasar. Carlo, Xavi my two sons will never forget Astor as a great friend and Christian young man. LTC Rosa Rodriguez, Retired Army Officer 2006
amanda moore
May 22, 2007
Astor was a great person, very kind and sweet. My condolences are with his family. He will always be remembered.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sunsin-Pineda family in the loss of Astor. I did not know Astor, 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. Astor 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~
Ricardo Sibaja
May 19, 2007
Nuestros mas sentido pesame a la familia Sunsin-Pineda por el sacrificio de su amado hijo Astor. Conocimos a Astor por medio de la television. Como vecinos centroamericanos y ciudadanos de Estados Unidos de America, nos llena de orgullo cuando un hijo decide defender nuestras libertades y llevar esa misma libertad a tierras lejanas. Cuando el noticiero informo de su sacrificio, mi esposa y yo no pudimos contener el llanto y nos pusimos a orar en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo para que les de consuelo y paz. Astor esta en la presencia de nuestro Dios y nuestra esperanza es que un dia nos veamos en las cortes celestiales. Que el Señor los bendiga y proteja.
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
May 18, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thought and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
May 18, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Lester Juarez
May 17, 2007
Astor Dios te tiene a su lado, Anibal y Lesbi mi mas sentido pesame, yo lo conoci cuando el tenia solo 2 anitos y era un nino espesial, lo volvi a ver ahora todo un hombre antes de hirse y se que el los hizo sentir muy orgullosos, otra vez de adulto una persona muy especial.
christian simbana
May 15, 2007
A la Famili Sunsin.
Mis mas sentidas condelencias a todos ustedes. Yo lo conosi en Kansas y fui para Iraq el ano pasado en el mes de Septiembre. Ahora vine de vacaiones a Nueva York y me entere de esta trajedia. Que Dios lo tenga en su Gloria. Good Bless you and you'll be remembered
Rita Lacroix
May 14, 2007
Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda, Thank You for your service to our country and your ultimate sacrifice. You are a true American Hero, and you will not be forgotten. To Lesby & Julio accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. This hero will never be forgotten.
The Lacroix Family
claudia orellana
May 14, 2007
Reciba mis mas sentidas condolencias para usted y su familia. Pues nosotros tambien tuvimes una perdida igual que usted hace 3 semanas y se por lo que esta pasando. Solo quiero decirle que no esta sola.
Erin Hicks
May 13, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. My friend Ryan died in that blast and I just wanted to let you know that many people all over the country are praying for your family.
Robert Gibbons
May 13, 2007
I am very sorry to hear that a fellow Wolverine has fallen. The family and friends of SPC. Sunsin-Pineda should be very proud to have had such a dedicated soldier in their lives. He is a reminder to all of us that freedom is not free. There are those who give everything, including their very lives, so that all of us can live a better life.
Jerry Hayden
May 12, 2007
I would like to express my condonlences to the Sunsin-Pineda Family. I was here station with your Astor in Iraq. Ever since I came to this unit back in July he always knew how to make my day alot better when he knew I was having problems...I would go with him and other friends to play soccer at K-state...He was always a Happy person. He kept that smile all the way through until we got to Iraq. He will be always remembered as a great soldier but most of all a great friend....I'm sorry for your loss
Luis Luna
May 11, 2007
Vaya con Dios
LUIS SUNSIN
May 10, 2007
i love you cuzz god bless you
Jason Harrington
May 9, 2007
To the Sunsin-Pineda Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My brother, Kevin Harrington was stationed with Astor through basic training and they remained close friends since. I myself was in Iraq and have experienced the same pain and grief that you are going through. If there is anything I can do you for you, don't hesitate to contact me. My brother told me Astor was a good friend, soldier and person. Most of all he has given our country his life and he enjoyed doing what he was doing. He knew it was for a good cause and he knew the dangers but he was willing to give his life not only for our country but the betterment of the Iraqi people. I will pray for your family and all his friends that are still fighting in Iraq. May he rest in peace now.
Sylvia Bauer
May 9, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of you son. I did not know him but I want to thank you for giving your son so that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom you son has fought for.
He is a real hero. I will be praying for you and your family.
Marilyn Magno
May 7, 2007
My sincere condolence, cherish the memories. God Bless
Mary Ghaney
May 7, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Clifton
May 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 5, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
elsa figueroa
May 5, 2007
We lost our son Pfc Gabriel J. Figueroa Army Medic April 3, 2007. We wish to extend our condolences to your family. If you need someone to talk to please e-mail us [email protected]
Garnet Jenkins
May 5, 2007
The price Spc. Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda and the family of this Brave Young Soldier have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your loved one.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country will Not Forget Astor's Sacrifice.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Allain
May 4, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
J D
May 4, 2007
Thanks for paying the ultimate price, for my freedom. Thanks for defending freedom for me. You are a hero!
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 4, 2007
Rest in peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 4, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
May 3, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Showing 1 - 64 of 64 results
Make a Donation
in Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda's name
How to support Astor A.'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.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
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.
Read moreResources 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.
Read more
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.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Astor A. Sunsin-Pineda's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored