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Raymond A. Sanderlin (Al)

SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services for Raymond A. Sanderlin (Al) will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville. Services will be conducted by Rev. Conrad Edwards of the Broadmoor United Methodist Church, where Al was a longstanding member.

Al was born April 9th, 1933 in Shreveport, LA, and passed away Monday, February 11th, 2013. He proudly served his country in the Signal Corp 1st Infantry Division of the U. S. Army in Germany. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as Post Commander in Ventura, CA and Post 4588 in Bossier City, LA. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0014 in Shreveport. Al was owner and founder of Alpha Crowne Investment Co.

Al is survived by his brother Robert "Bob" Sanderlin, his step sons in Germany, his son in Durango, CO, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; the Myatt Family of Keller, TX; the Sarvary Family of Tallahassee, FL; the Despot Families in Shreveport, LA, Lafayette, LA, Birmingham, AL, Houston, TX, and Dallas, TX.

Bob Sanderlin would like to thank the many friends of the VOA Seniors Lunch Bunch at the Highland Center in Shreveport. Also the Friendly Circle Group at Noel United Methodist Church in Shreveport in Shreveport and a special thanks to David Hershberger, Rev. Rupert Pickett and Rosemary Barker for all their love and help.

"REST IN PEACE BROTHER AL"

Published by Shreveport Times on Feb. 17, 2013.
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Bob, Thank you for calling me. I send my sympathy. Al was a good friend to Robert and me and a very good man.

February 18, 2013

Bob, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's death. I extend my love and sympathy to you at this sad time. I pray that God will give you comfort, peace and strength as you grieve his loss and joy as you cherish fond memories. I will keep you in my prayers as you were always like a big brother to me! Love, Lynn

Lynn Gustine Festavan

February 17, 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 Raymond A. “Al” Sanderlin our Brother-in-Arms and fellow Legionnaire. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for “Al”. And to “Al” it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Army and for his many years of loyal service to the American Legion and the VFW. “Al”, you were a valued comrade, a trusted friend and a true Patriot. 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 “Al”'s family and loved ones.

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

John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

February 17, 2013

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