Hesperia, California
Armando Hernandez couldn''t wait to get home and get under his spiffed-up green Mazda MX6. "He wanted to make it like a racing car," said his sister, Delia Nava. "We were sending him magazines with all the car stuff." Hernandez, 22, of Hesperia, Calif., died Aug. 1 when a homemade bomb exploded near his guard post in Iraq. He had been based in Schweinfurt, Germany. Hernandez sent e-mails to his mother, Martha, and other relatives at least once a week from Iraq, sending his love and encouraging his 12-year-old sister to study. "In every e-mail, he said, ''Please give Destiny a hug and a kiss for me,''" Nava said, referring to her 4-year-old daughter. The high school football player and track and field team member enrolled briefly at Victor Valley College before joining the Army. "He was always laughing," said high school classmate Mario Felix. "He had a party at his house before he went into the Army. ... He was happy about going."
Hi, I have tried to reach out about being able to carry Armando at Carry The Load this year. I am not able to find a number. Wanted to let you know it was an honor to carry him. I pray every night for My Hernandez family. When I was given his board, I cried. Peace Be With You Always.
Mindy
June 01, 2024
Armando, I have worn a bracelet with your name on my right wrist for many years. I didn´t know you but I was on a mission when we came upon the aftermath of what happened. Based on my mission and the time and location of your death I have always assumed it was you and the other soldier. That night is something that lives with me 20 years later. I try to put 2 roses out every August 1st at a local veterans memorial and read your bio on military times. I believe you would have been a good...
Patrick
May 27, 2024
Remembering today and each day, never forgotten.
Reverend Liz Wold
November 11, 2013
Always in our hearts and in our prayers. Forever our HERO.
Love, blessings, and light,
Reverend Liz Wold
August 01, 2013 | CT
Missing you everyday. Not one day goes by that I don't remember you and wonder what life would be like with you here alive. But God needed another angel and you were picked! He could not pick a better angel and I know you are watching us from above. I miss and love you so much Mando. Love mom
martha Hernandez
October 20, 2012 | Hesperia, CA
Always in our hearts, prayers and thoughts as we never forget the beauty of this man who keeps us free.
God bless you all.
Reverend Liz Wold
August 01, 2012 | CT
August 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Armando Hernandez:
Please accept my remembrance of Armando on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 02, 2011 | Carson City, NV
Keeping this hero, this amazing person in our hearts always, SPC Armando Hernandez
!
God bless
Reverend Liz Wold
August 01, 2011 | CT
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010 | Orem, UT