Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez

Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez

Junior Cedeno Sanchez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2007.
Junior Cedeno Sanchez''s cousin, Joel Morel Jimenez, remembered him as a generous and loyal friend who spent hours playing video baseball games _ choosing teams that would let him use Dominican legend Sammy Sosa. Sanchez, 20, of Miami, was killed May 28 by an explosive in Baghdad. He was assigned to Fort Lewis. Cedeno Sanchez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Puerto Rico and then Florida as a youngster. He had joined the military in hopes of becoming a commercial pilot, a dream of his since age 16, said his grandmother Miguelina Cedeno. His friend, Spc. Michael Lind, said Cedeno Sanchez was tireless in training. "He never quit," Lind said. "He charged hills like a billygoat." Capt. Craig Butera said Sanchez aspired to attend Ranger school when he got back from Iraq. "Had he had the chance, we all know he would have finished Ranger school and would have been a great example of all the character that is embodied in the Rangers," Butera said. He also is survived by his mother, Dinora Sanchez, and father, Ramon Jimenez Cedeno.

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May 27, 2024

James Billings posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2015

Joe posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2013

Stephany Guerrero posted to the memorial.

James Billings

May 27, 2024

I remember him every Memorial Day. I was the officer who delivered the news to Junior's father.

Joe

June 1, 2015

Don't know if anyone checks this anymore but I recently moved into an apartment in the Bronx and found a box with a few items I believe belonged to Junior Cedeno Sanchez due to an ID card contained in the box. Just some personal items, nothing of monetary value but if family members are interested in the items please send me your contact information. Condolences to his family and friends.

Stephany Guerrero

October 31, 2013

Bryan" as we ur family called u!! i finally found a web where i can see u and write to u..I miss u so much, u visit me in my dreams and u look so peaceful. I pray that one day we mmet again, my lovely cousin, i will forever love u..

Emily McFall

June 11, 2013

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Emily McFall

June 11, 2013

Cedano,

You are remembered everyday, not just on Memorial Day. I know you and Tom are up there laughing at us. If Tom had to go that day I know he is taking care of you. I wont let your memory fade. You were so young and had such a promising future. You will forever be remembered.
Emily McFall, wife of SSG Tom McFall KIA with you on May 28,2007 Dora, Iraq

May 27, 2013

PFC Junior Cedeno Sanchez is remembered.

April Lemesh

July 31, 2012

Junior, you died side by side with Tom and I know you are both in heaven together. We think of you and your family often and hoping they are being sustained by knowing you are in a better place. April, mother of SSG Thomas Michael McFall, KIA Iraq 28May2007

May 28, 2012

PFC Junior Cedeno Sanchez is remembered.

Peggy Childers

May 28, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez:
Please accept my remembrance of Junior on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

C Borowski

May 28, 2011

PFC Junior Cedeno Sanchez is remembered.

SFC Camilo Medina

May 31, 2010

No te olvidare mi hermanito. Se que estas en la presencia de Dios todopoderoso. Todavia estoy devastado con la noticia de tu partida.

Peggy Childers

May 29, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez:
Remembering Junior 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

C Borowski

May 28, 2010

Thoughts and prayers for family and friends of Cpl Junior Cedeno Sanchez.

steve melendez

May 27, 2010

There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of "Cedeno". I was with him that day in Dora, I miss him, I cant imagine the loss that his family feels, I am so sorry your loss, I pray that you find peace, and that one day this world will find everlasting peace. Doc Melendez.

Fire fighter detail

September 22, 2009

yaira montano

May 30, 2009

siempre te pienso en tu carita que dios te tenga en tu seno

Peggy Childers

May 28, 2009

To the family of Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez:
Junior 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 20, 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

Tulala Gonzalez

November 4, 2008

My only love... You!

yaira montano

July 16, 2008

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

June 28, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Sanchez!

In Memory of Junior ~ (Debra Estep)

May 28, 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 Junior, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

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.
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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 16, 2007

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

Patsy Jo Reed Sircy

August 15, 2007

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 4, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I AHVE 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

Judith Rizzo

July 2, 2007

To the family of Pfc Sanchez,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My brother SSgt Pablo Castro is also in the 1-38 Infantry. He told me of how he and Junior spoke about Miami, since we are also originally from there. He wrote of what a good guy he was, and how much he liked him and respected him as a soldier. I know what it's like to have the worry of having a soldier overseas. In fact, both of my brothers are there. Just know that Junior will never be forgotten by his soldiers left behind. Again, my deepest condolences.

Glen

June 20, 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

Sharon Campbell

June 20, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family of this great soldier and hero. My son was in the stryker directly behind him and Sgt. McFall on Memorial Day. He was a close friend of both of them. He has told me what great guys and great soldiers they were. God be with your family and cherish your memories of your hero and ours.

Ronn Massie

June 19, 2007

God bless the family and friends of Junior.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Junior for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

Tom Gugliuzza

June 11, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Sanchez family in the loss of Junior. I did not know Junior, 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. Junior 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~

Valerie Mancuso

June 5, 2007

I am sorry for loss of this fine warrior. I am sure he will never be forgotten by those who knew him. I am a dear friend of another individual who was with PFC Sanchez at the time of his untimely death. She will never be the same either. Let's not forget those who hold these burdens and memories in their hearts and minds until the day that they pass. Again, God bless and my condolences for PFC Sanchez's family and friends.

June 4, 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

Linda Flannery

June 1, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Sanchez. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and know that all of America shares your sorrow. My flag flies in his honor.

George & Cindy Hosster

May 31, 2007

I am a mother to one of your sons fellow soldiers. My Son SPC Garrett S. Bennett is also in the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade, 2nd ID (Stryker Brigade) out of Fort Lewis, WA. My son Garrett & his family all offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. If there is anything any of us can do for your family, please let us know. We know your son was a good man, & will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely,
1SGT(Retired)George & Cindy Hosster, and
SPC Garrett S. Bennett
Colorado Springs, CO.

Trudy Lowe

May 31, 2007

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Garnet Jenkins

May 31, 2007

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Junior and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with his loved ones.

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Junior. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.

I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Carol Cline

May 31, 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.

debbi rivers

May 31, 2007

I know the pain you are feeling right now though I don't know this soldier I too am a mother of another fallen soldier SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III who was killed on November 12, 2006 in Samarra, Iraq. I want to offer you to contact me as only another person who has endured the same can possibly understand your grief today. May God Bless you with HIS healing love and comfort at this time.

SHIRLEY DONEY

May 30, 2007

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Sandy Bonesteel

May 30, 2007

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

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