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Matthew E. Mendoza

San Antonio, Texas

Apr 22, 1984 – Jun 20, 2008 (Age 24)

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BORN
April 22, 1984
DIED
June 20, 2008
AGE
24
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas

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Sgt. Matthew Elias Mendoza died Friday, June 20, 2008 while serving in Afghanistan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roger Roel, Sr., USMC. Survivors: wife, Valerie Mendoza; son, Matthew Isaiah Mendoza; parents, Raul and Elizabeth Mendoza; brother, Timothy Lee Mendoza; numerous...

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Hello, We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Matthew E. Mendoza US Marine Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American...

Recent events and their baby faces has me thinking of you a lot. It wasn't all for nothing.

To the family of Matthew E. Mendoza, From the bottom of my heart I am truly sorry for your loss. May God bless your family and give you the strength to get through this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Andrea M. Holguin Daughter of Judy Anne Cashion

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. I want you all to know that all my prays go out each and everyone of you.

Dear Raul, Liz, Timothy, Valerie Even though there are not enough words that can bring the comfort you need or take away the pain that you feel so deep within your hearts, please know that we love you and we are holding you close in our hearts. You all are continuously in our prayers. The times we were able to spend with Matthew while stationed here in Washington were a privilege, and those memories will always be cherished. We loved seeing his handsome smiling face walk through our door. ...

Matthew will always be a special person to us who had a passion for life and for his family. We were always so proud of you and the other guys on and off the football field. We will miss your visits and your handsome smile. Our prayers are for you and your family. May the Lord Bless You and Raise You Up in the Palm of His Hands. We Love You!!!!

Matt we have know since you were a little boy and it is hard to know that you are no longer here with us but we all know that you will be watching over all of us and that you died as a hero cause you did what you loved. We love you and will miss you !!!!!!!!

You will never be forgotten and you will always be remebered as a hero.

We are the maternal grandparents of a Marine who knew Matthew and served with him. He now is out of the service living in Colorado Springs, CO. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Matthew. Our thanks go to you and yours for giving the most supreme gift to this United States of America. Only God knows why this has happened. May He comfort you in this time of deepest sorrow. God Bless you and keep you in His Loving Care.