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Aida Sanchez Obituary
Augusta, Georgia—Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Aida Nancy Sanchez, of Augusta, died Friday, August 21, 2020 in Parkland, Florida.
Aida Nancy was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1931, the daughter of her late mother Rosalia Rivera and father Felipe Sanchez Osorio.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Sanchez faithfully served her country in the United States Army, retiring after more than 24 years of service. She entered the Army in 1952 and shortly thereafter graduated from the Army's physical therapy program, embarking on a military career that would take her around the world and even into combat in Vietnam. Whether Aida Nancy was providing physical therapy to injured paratroopers at Fort Bragg, the Cambodian President Lon Nol while deployed to Vietnam, or Pentagon senior officers at the Fort Myer (VA) Rader Clinic, Aida Nancy treated all her patients with compassion and the expertise they deserved regardless what rank they wore on their uniform.
In 2004, due in large part to her remarkable military career and engaging personality, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Sanchez was invited to participate in The Women's Memorial oral history program. Additionally, the Veteran's Administration named Aida Nancy their "#VeteranOfTheDay" on March 18, 2019. To learn more about Aida Nancy's extraordinary military experience, especially her service in Vietnam, we invite you to visit her oral history page found on The Women's Memorial wesbsite at https://www.womensmemorial.org/oral-history/detail/?s=what-we-dont-record-we-lose and the VA's #VeteranOfTheDay website at https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/57665/veteranoftheday-aida-nancy-sanchez/.
Aida Nancy's final assignment in the Army was at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Like many other military retirees, she fell in love with the Augusta area and became a valuable member of the community after she retired in 1976. While living in Augusta, Aida Nancy continued to practice physical therapy, a profession she loved dearly. When not caring for her patients, Aida Nancy immersed herself in civic organizations and helped promote the importance of healthy living and environmental conservation. Aida Nancy was a gifted classical pianist who enjoyed sharing her musical talent with friends and family. She was a remarkable person and will be missed by all.
Aida Nancy is survived by her brothers, Luis Felipe Sanchez and Felipe Benicio Sanchez; nieces Aida, Sandra and Tanya, and nephew Fernando.
Inurnment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia at a later date.
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The Augusta Chronicle - 8/25/2020
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Lisa Sanchez
October 6, 2020
God Bless Nancy, she was a remarkable woman. She lived her life to the fullest and loved her family and friends deeply. She will be missed terribly and remembered by all those she touched.
Carol R Montgomery
August 26, 2020
Nancy and I met at a the funeral of a mutual friend. We had not even been acquainted three minutes when she said, "Will you come to my condo in Myrtle Beach?" She could spend only a minute or two and know whether or not the person she was talking with was someone with whom she would like to have a relationship. We spent many hours talking, laughing, and eating. She was a true friend who was proud of her family and loved them very much. I will always treasure her friendship.
Sandra Quinones, RN
August 26, 2020
It was our pleasure to care for Ms. Sanchez when she was here at Eisenhower. What a great example for women everywhere.
COL(R) Nancy Gilmore-Lee
August 26, 2020
LTC Sanchez was a wonderful whom I had the opportunity to know at the Charlie Norwood VAMC. She shared many stories of her career with staff and loved her country! God Bless her and the family.
Ivonne Rivera
August 26, 2020
Laughter, it is the laughter we shared on our talks that stays with me. How openly she expressed her love. You are always in my heart, Aida Nancy.
Albert Boudy, CW4 (Ret) USA
August 25, 2020
The Department of Georgia Disabled American Veterans thanks LTC (Ret) Aida Nancy Sanchez for her honorable service to our nation. May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing to his family and all who knew him. CW4 (Ret) Albert Boudy, DAV Department Chaplain
Zulma
August 25, 2020
A brave, sensitive and very loving Puertor Rican woman, who served her country with sacrifice, dignity and honor, has passed on. She noe rests in peace.
Carol Mirabella-Finch
August 25, 2020
I lost contact with Nancy a few years ago. This past week she’s come into my mind every day. I didn’t know she’d moved to Florida and I kept thinking that I should call her. I have a 2005 calendar that she gave me. ‘In Their Own Words: Profiles from the Women’s Memorial Oral History Collection. I would like to give it to a member of Nancy’s dearly loved family. She was very proud of all of them. I’m saddened at her passing.
Ingrid
August 25, 2020
An extraordinary woman. A wonderful and loving human being. She will live in my heart forever.
Susy Roper
August 25, 2020
Thank you for your service. The day we sat and talked was one I will never forget and count myself as lucky to have had this opportunity. God bless you. COL Susy Roper, USA Ret
Virginia Allen
August 25, 2020
With deepest sympathy to Nancy's family. Nancy and I were friends during her time in Augusta. I met her through Doris, a PT that I shared an office with at GWVNH. We often saw each other at community events and master gardener activities. Nancy's garden was beautiful and her stories about her past experiences were amazing. Her faith was strong and she is now with the angels. RIP
Susie Harms
August 25, 2020
I think she was a very Special person. She lived in the house next to me most of my life and she shared different stories with me about her life. She was truly a Very caring person.
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