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Mary Sovie
February 17, 2024
Remembering you on this 18th Anniversary! Never forgotten!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2023
Remembering you on this 17th Anniversary.
Wendy Parent
February 18, 2022
In remembrance Luis' ultimate sacrifice. xo
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2022
16th Anniversary and never forgotten!
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Mary Sovie
February 17, 2021
15th Anniversary and never forgotten!
wendy parent
February 17, 2020
Luis, Rest in Love on this 14th anniversary when you paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Mary Sovie
February 16, 2020
14th Anniversary and never forgotten!
wendy Parent
February 19, 2019
Lou, I came across some pictures a few weeks ago of you and Mi'Chele as new parents. I can't believe your boys are (almost) adults themselves. I saw Mi'Chele 2 weeks ago as well and she is still the strongest person I've ever known. ❤You are missed and loved. -"Mouse"
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2019
Always in our thoughts & prayers on this 13th Anniversary.
William J
December 10, 2018
Lou. Been thinking about you a lot lately. Thinking of the good times we had in England. You are a great friend and I miss you.
Charles Gili
November 21, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Luis Melendez Sanchez US Air Force Staff 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 youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2018
We will never forget!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2018
The 12th anniversary of the tragic event that changed all our lives forever. It is still surreal. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all of you. Remembering you & your family in my prayers.
Mary Sovie
May 29, 2017
We will never forget!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2016
Here we are at the 10th anniversary of losing our loved ones and our hearts still broken. Thinking of you & your family today and praying for you all every day. We share this day of sorrow but also the joy when we all meet with them again. Hugs! Mary
Nick P.
November 11, 2015
I am a friend of his sons Adrian and Gabe I am in ROTC and today is Veterans Day and I respect Luis Melendez Sanches a lot for his service and sacrifice
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2015
Remembering your sacrifice for all of us on this 9th anniversary. To your family & friends, {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and keeping you all in my prayers daily.
Mary Sovie
May 26, 2014
Thinking of you today Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez and your beautiful family.
wendy parent
February 23, 2014
Your 'service above self' will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2014
Remembering you today Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 8th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless.
September 12, 2013
In memory and honor of SSG Luis Melendez Sanchez. We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2013
Remembering you today Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 7th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless.
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you today Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez and your family. Thank You! Mary
May 28, 2012
To my beloved cousin: thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You were the sweetest and nicest person, and I still remember all the good times we had as kids. I was so proud when I heard you had joined the military and very happy when I heard you had found the wonderful girl you wanted to marry. I wish you could see (or maybe you can) the incredible job she is doing raising your 2 sons. I wish her and the boys all the love in the world. Just know we will always remember you.
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2012
February 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez:
Please accept my remembrance of Luis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2012
It is so hard to believe we are at our 6th anniversary of the most painful day of our lives. Time hasn't eased the pain, I think we've just had to adjust to living with it. Our loved ones will always be treasures of our heart, but losing them was like losing a piece of our self. Yet, we must go on and carry them with us wherever we go and celebrate their life along the way. They will never be forgotten!
Please know your family and friends remain in our prayers and we will never forget Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez sacrifice.
God Bless! Mary
MSgt Nancy Geroux
August 3, 2011
I went to Tech School with Luis in 1996 at Keesler AFB, MS. He was an awesome, gentle spirit. My heart breaks that our Air Force lost such a special young man. I pray for the family's continued strength and hope that God has blessed them with beautiful memories.
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez:
Remembering Luis on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2011
Here we are at the 5th anniversary; an anniversary that none of us wanted to have. As our hearts continue to ache for our loved ones, we all have had to find our way through the grief and learn how to deal with the loss in our own way. For my family, it is our faith in God and knowing that He is in control and nothing surprises Him, that helps us through each day. The support of family, friends, community and the prayers of people we may never meet keeps us going. And through it all, we continue to celebrate Nic's life and he remains a part of our lives each and every day. My family continues to pray for you & your families and be assured we will never forget the sacrifice SSgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez made. God Bless!
Mary
Nic's Mom
Aunt Mary Smith
February 7, 2011
Oh Lou, we still miss you so much.
Your boys are so beautiful and Chele is doing such a wonderful job in raising them. We all are so proud of her.
Love you
Mi'chele Cetto
February 5, 2011
Today, five years ago. I gave my last valentine's day card to you and I know you watch and I know you listen and I know I can hear you say, "Please don't cry." Some days I still feel blind, deaf and numb without you here. Some days I am so jealous you are there. Sometimes the boys tell me that they can see you; where you are. In this world where everything seems broken. Save the last dance for me please. I'll meet you where ever you are.
I still remember you.
~your wife~
Aunt Mary Smith
February 18, 2010
We miss you just as much, and love you.
We carry a part of you with us every time we look at a sunrise or hear a bird singing. We can only imagine how glorious heaven must be with you in it.
Love you
Aunt Mary and Uncle Barry and family
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2010
Four years have passed.....our hearts still ache. May our memories bring us comfort & joy as we remember our heroes. Thinking of you all and praying for your families as we share this day that forever changed our lives and brought us all together.
September 29, 2009
nunca te conoci pero que mucho llore leyenda esto, estoy ahora mismo con lagrimas en mis ojos y soy um hombre de 56 anos, nunca olvidare tu sacrificio, y que dios siempre bendiga tu bella familia.
Lizardo Quinones
veterano
82n Airborne Division
1971-1973
oohrah oohrah my brother
Kenna Larra
April 28, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Mary Sovie
February 24, 2009
Here is the website to checking out the Memorial to Capt. Willard and honoring all our loved ones from February 17, 2006. The previous link was missing a letter. Thank you Rev. Willard for sharing that with all of us. God Bless!
http://www.epasd.org/5598104279306217/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=305119&C=52983
Chad Goldston
February 24, 2009
I knew Luis from our days at RAF Mildenhall and I remember him as a kind and funny person who I enjoyed being around. Many may not know that Luis actually was involved in the filming of a James Bond movie (he jumped up and down on a wing creating turbelance), or that while driving, he once ran the base commander off a huge flightline where they were the only two vehicles out there. I considered him a friend and my wife and I grieved to hear of his passing. I know that he is an angel in Heaven now.
Rev. David T. Willard
February 17, 2009
To the family of Luis Melendez Sanchez: Just want you to know that we dedicated a memorial to my son, Capt. Bryan Willard this past Septermber. On the memorial, we recognized all who perished on Feb 17 three years ago. You may check the link at www.epsd.com then hit the quick link EP high; then the link forever a panther. Our families are linked together forever. Our prayers continue for your today. We shad a tear, but will forever remember our heroes.
Familia
February 17, 2009
Wendy Parent
February 17, 2009
We will never forget your greatness Lu.
What the heart has once known, It shall never forget.
February 17, 2009
Growing in Character
February 17, 2009
Grama Cetto
February 17, 2009
Then He spoke "look Child What's left of You" When earth was left behind My me was small and so refined A drop of water the taste of salt I was HIS to exalt My Son paid your price washed you clean for me Abba took my drop of cry and Abba put me in HIS EYE He smiled and walked into the light Just HE and I
Lusito is the Teardrop in my Master's eye.......missin you today Lou
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2009
It is hard to believe that we are at the 3rd anniversary of losing our heroes. Our hearts still ache, their loss we feel always and their memory and sacrifice we will never forget. As we continue to celebrate their lives, may God bless our families and bring comfort to our broken hearts. You are in our prayers daily. Mary
mary smith
February 17, 2009
You will never be forgotten. We love you and see you shining through your beautiful sons' eyes...
Your memory will always live on.
Love
Aunt Mary and Uncle Barry and family
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez:
Luis 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
May 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Melendez Sanchez!
Mary and Barry Smith
February 18, 2008
We are thinking of all the happy times today, and remembering you with so much love. Also surrounding Chele, Gabe and Adrian with prayer. Dad Smith is there with you now too...
Love you so
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and all your family & friends as we share this 2nd anniversary. We will never forget their service and sacrifice. Mary (Mom of Lcpl. Nicholas Sovie 7/28/85 - 2/17/06)
mary smith
September 22, 2007
There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you, Lou. We continue to surround your precious wife and sons in prayer and love them so. Sometimes, we are privileged to feel your presence...and we know you are in heaven with God and his angels.
Love you
Your Richmond Family..
David
September 20, 2007
God Bless you my dear cousin Luisito... you were like my brother since you grew up with me side by side everyday. We went together to kinder, first grade and then second grade all the way to sixth grade. I shared so many moments of my childhood with you. I remember when we used to play with the other kids of la calle 12.
Those beautiful times will always be engraved in the fabric of the universe. Thanks God for giving me the honor to be part of his life since I will always look to his example to be become a better human being every day of my life.
Dios te bendiga.
August 17, 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)
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Sanchez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SSgt. Christopher Zeeb
May 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Melendez Sanchez family. Lou was a great man. I enjoyed working with him.
Gabriel and Adrian MelendezCetto
May 13, 2007
Psalms 139
You made our days together possible and we will always love you for the precious moments together! God be with you and all those who love you and our heavenly father, till we meet again!
MARIA PEREZ
March 19, 2007
QUE RAPIDO PASO UN ANO PERO LUISITO SIEMPRE TE ESTAREMOS RECORDANDO . ME ACUERDO CUANDO VINISTE A MI CASA A DESPEDIR EL ANO CON LA FAMILIA ESE DIA FUE TAN BONITO Y ESPECIAL NUNCA SE ME OLVIDARA . PERO SABES QUE SE QUE ESTAS BIEN ACOMPANADO DONDE ESTAS . SIEMPRE HORO POR TI Y TUS AMIGOS QUE SE FUERON CONTIGO . TE QUEREMOS MUCHO TUS PRIMOS ROBERT JR Y ROSEMARY Y TU TIA . TAMPOCO SE ME OLVIDA CUANDO ME DIJISTE QUE ROSEMARY TODABIA NO ESTA ACTIVA EN AIR FORSE Y QUE HA HECHO MUCHAS COSAS QUE TU NO HAS HECHO . PERO ASI ES LA VIDA . BUENO SOBRINO SE QUE ESTAS DESCANSANDO EN PAZ QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA TE HECHAMOS MUCHO DE MENOS . PERO SABES QUE TE RECORDAMO LA FAMILIA PEREZ SANCHEZ .ROBERT ROBERT JR ROSEMARY Y TU TIA MARIA LUISA AMEN
MARIA LUISA
March 19, 2007
QUE RAPIDO PASO UN ANO PERO LUISITO SIEMPRE TE ESTAREMOS RECORDANTE TU TIA TUS PRIMOS YA NO ESTAS CON NOSOSTROS , ME ACUERDO CUANDO VINISTE ACA LAS ULTIMAS NAVIDADES QUE LO PASAMOS TAN BIEN NUNCA SE ME OLVIDARE ESE DIA TAN ESPECILA , QUE DIOS ESTE CONTIGO SIEMPRE . QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA TE QUIERE TU TIA M.LUISA ROBERT JR. Y ROSEMARY PEREZ . TE HECHAMOS MUCHO DE MENOS . LA FAMILIA PEREZ SANCHEZ
Camille Melendez Sanchez
March 1, 2007
It's been a year already since my brother's passing. I would like to say a few words to him. I know he must be looking at me anyway while I'm writing this and thinking, I know it. But I just feel like writing to him. I can't believe it's already been a year. It still feels fresh and just like yesterday when we received the terrible news. I just sometimes still can't believe it. Sometimes I feel angry. I dreamt of you, strangely, on the night of your anniversary and cried for a long time. I didn't know if you were trying to tell me something. I, later that night, had this memory of you that I've never forgotten. I was about 10 or 11, we were all in our aunt Norma's house and you had just gotten there in the Subaru station wagon we used to have. I've never forgotten that memory of you, I remember distinctly looking at you just getting out of "la guagua" (that's what we call it in Puerto Rico) and walking into Norma's house. It's how I remember you. You'll probably not like very much that I say this but when I was little my brother, Luisito, used to give me a hard time. Not ALL the time but most of the time. After all he was (and IS) my older brother and that's what older siblings sometimes do to younger siblings as myself. But that's where this memory that I have of him comes in... When I saw Luisito that day I remember I was sitting down and just looked up at him. I always did. I always looked up at him. I'd argue with him, fight with him, get revenge on him...or at least, being six years old, that's what I used to like to call it. But I never thought of having another one as my brother. The same way, he'd show me the coolest things, he'd take me to the coolest places,(I will never forget the time he took me to his university and just showed me around. He took me to this room FULL of computers. He liked computers. He did this all the time, literally, HOLDING MY HAND.); he'd say the coolest things to me, he'd share his things with me, he'd play with me, he'd make me laugh, he'd protect me... HE LOVED ME. He never said it but HE DID and DOES. He'd show it even when he WAS giving me a hard time. Although I didn't see it like this way back then. But now I do and had already started to when I "became a grown-up" just like him. If not, I would not feel his presence at times, especially when I come home from work late some nights. He walks behind me watching out for those things I can't see when my back is turned. He watches my back, just as he always did when we were together at home. Before my brother got sent to this mission, my family had gone up to his home to spend time with him and his family. No doubt he was going to be sent far away this time and was going to be gone for a long while but we never imagined this would happen to us. We never imagined this would happen to him. I was the only one from my family that didn't go on this trip. The last time I saw my brother was a few years ago and our relationship had changed a bit. My brother had always been older than me, of course, but I think he started to see I had finally caught up. The last couple of ocassions we spent together were different. My brother was never the talking type. I've known this all my life so I kinda respected that of him. But our treatment towards each other was just different. I think the last couple of times we spent together, whether we visited him to his home or he came to Puerto Rico, I felt as if though he was trying to make up for those "hard times" I had mentioned earlier he had given me but... I don't think he realized then that I had forgotten all about it a long time ago. The last type of contact I had with my brother was a phone call HE gave to ME. Something that RARELY happened. He was leaving in a few days to his mission. It was a special conversation we had, one that took me by surprise. A very grown-up to grown-up conversation. He knew of my dreams and he wanted to help me out. It was the first time I had ever said "THANK YOU" to Luisito. Sometimes I think of what happened to my brother. People say I shouldn't but I just think it's inevitable once in a while. Why? What did he feel? Did he even have time to think of what was happening? Was he scared? So many questions. It's hard to know that nobody else knows how this happened. Only him and 11 more. I wish I could dream of you so you can tell me. Hopefully, someday I will. Tell me your story someday. When we found out about what had happened, at first, it was a mix of emotions. It's been only through time that we have learned to be grateful for other things. Or at least, have tried to be. After all, this has been a difficult thing to accept and a whole process. One of the things we feel grateful for is that my brother was found. Just imagine, like I was earlier, trying to get through this 1st year without having the slightest idea where a loved one might be. Some families have had to live with this day by day, some of them for many years. Some of them might never even know. At first, it was all a huge turmoil but I know now that you finally rest peacefully. You understand love in a way that we cannot. You are a perfect and impecable soul. You're a God's angel now watching over us. Watching over your boys. God bless you and always be at rest. TE QUIERO.
Your sister,
Camille.
Mark Nelson
February 23, 2007
I am sorry for you loss. Your husband was a great guy and an asset to any organization assigned to. We will miss him.
Justin Desorcy
February 21, 2007
Lou,
You were the first, and by far the best, mentor I have had in my Air Force career. I take pride in the work that I do in the shop just as you did before leaving for Langley AFB. There is so much that I'd still like to say to you and thank you for, and just thinking about not being able to makes me cry like a little girl. I miss you, and I will never forget you.
To Mi'chele and the kids,
I hope this message finds you guys doing well. Having just passed the one-year mark must have been excruciatingly painful for you and I think about you all the time, and the Columbus family has not forgotten about you. Take care and I miss you.
Wendy, Mike, Sierra and Autumn Parent
February 18, 2007
Mi'chele, Adriene, Gabe, and all of Lu's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this 1st anniversary. May your memories continue to bring you all comfort. With continued prayers,
Camille & Mildred Meléndez Sánchez
February 17, 2007
This is the first year physically without you but you're still living in each one of us in an sophisticated way. Now you are energy, light and peace. Your spirituality is in our souls. We remember you every single day and we will do forever. Papi & Mami love you deeply and your dearest Gabriel & Adrian are reflections of your life. We miss you very much but we know you are near us always. Please say to God to extend his Holy Grace to Michele and the boys. We love always your sisters.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2007
On this year anniversary I just want to say thank you for your service and sacrifice....you will never be forgotten. I know the pain in the hearts of those you left behind and it forever links our hearts together. We will always share this anniversary date that forever changed our lives, broke our hearts and altered the path of our lives. To all the family and friends of Luis, please know that we pray for you all each and everyday.{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Mary (Mom of Lcpl. Nicholas Sovie 7/28/85 - 2/17/06)
Garnet Jenkins
February 17, 2007
In Remembrance of Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez, on the first anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Luis Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with his loved ones family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
mary smith
February 14, 2007
On this Valentine's Day, we want to express our love and admiration to you, Lou, and say how much we miss you. We continue to lift our precious Michele and boys in prayer each and every day, no matter how far away they are from us..Love, Aunt Mary and Uncle Barry
Mi'chele Cetto
February 12, 2007
Lou,
We raced around the world together and when you were not here, I spent everyday waiting for you. You carried me when I was low. I will raise your boys to know how incredible you made our lives. I miss you as if you could walk back through the door tonight. We sing "we wish we could hold each other again" and think of the Polar Express while looking forward to the day when we will be together. We know heaven is a little sweeter and happier with you there! I know your hand is with all the prayers and love that has surrounder us this year! We miss you and we want you back! I know you promised; you'd meet me when our chores are through and you always kept your words simple and true. I will be loving you, always!
Mi'chele
Bernie McGuinness
October 25, 2006
I was just hanging up a picture that I recieved when I left the UK in 01, and there was Luis. It only seems like yesterday that we were there. talking to a co-worker about the photo and pointing out Luis brought both a tear and a smile, when I went to look up how old Luis was, was how I found this site.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are still going out to you and your family.
Remember always, we will be together again in the presence of our rock, our redeemer! Psalm 19.
August 29, 2006
Helen Haskell
August 21, 2006
Dear Michele, Gabe and Adrian,
My heart is with you in the days that stretch ahead. Your loss is hard to bear and many of us feel it as well. I want your whole family to know how very much I honor and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your dear husband and Dad made for our country and our freedom. America's future is secured through the faithfulness of her defenders. God bless and keep you and your family.
(Mary's friend at Bon Air Baptist Church)
Chris and Betty Terry
July 26, 2006
We have prayed for you all! We love you very much and are proud that Luis served and defended our country. Let us know if we can do something for you...OK?
Annette and Steve Hutcherson
July 25, 2006
Dear Michele, Gabe and Adrian,
How very much we are praying for you all with the loss of such a dear husband and dad. I know you must miss him so very much! God bless you all and keep you safe and comfort you. We will never forget your sacrifice for our country.
Mary Smith
July 25, 2006
There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you with love, Lou.
We are here for you, Chele, Gabe and Adrian. Don't ever forget that.
Surrounding you in prayer always..
We love you so
Aunt Mary, Uncle Barry and girls
SSgt Ruben Pacheco
May 17, 2006
I’m sending my sincerest condolences to the Melendez family. I was assigned to the same work section with Luis in the Horn of Africa and I remember having dinner with him the night before the accident. I was scheduled for a helicopter mission that night but was disappointed when it was cancelled. He was so ready to go. I remember telling him not to worry, that there would plenty of helicopter flights in the future. I think about that all the time. If his original flight had not been cancelled then he may not have been involved with the accident. The Lord has a plan for everyone and I hope that the Lord has something special planned for Luis. Semper Fidelis.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 1, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT 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. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
Marilu Kennay
April 22, 2006
I am so sad for the loss of such a GOOD, HONORABLE, COMPASSIONATE, CARING ,KIND AND LOVING COUSIN. I know that you are looking down from HEAVEN on us. TiTi Lydia,Tio Luis, Mildred, Camille, Mi'chele,Gabe, and Adrian I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love from your Cousin,
LuLu, Jamie, Marina and Jacob
Diane Reyes
April 10, 2006
To Staff Sgt. Luis M. Sanchez's family:
I am so sorry for your loss.. Please keep in mind that you're not alone in this... God is the strength of our hearts and He's the ONLY ONE who could bring us the perfect peace and comfort that nobody can provide but HIM. We might not understand His purpose now but we should just keep on trusting Him as He walks with us through our grief.. God bless you always and I'll be keeping you in my prayers from now on. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me and I mean it. :)
Take care,
~ Diane (PFC Christopher Alcozer's fiancee.. KIA: 11/19/2005 Mosul, Iraq)
Kit Moody
April 4, 2006
I can't begin to imagine the hole in your hearts you have since Luis's death. I pray that our heavenly father will lift you up in spirit and keep you strong in faith and help dry your tears
as you heal. Lean on your family and friends and let each help you carry your burden.
Colette Cadwell
April 4, 2006
Dear Michele, Gabe, and Adrian,
Please know that you have the love of many people supporting you in the days ahead. There is assurance of God's presence with you in Isa. 40:11, "He...shall gently lead those that are with young."
Lovingly,
Gale Cetto
April 3, 2006
A Greater Son and Friend there never was. I loved you as part of me and I will treasure you forever. You were the Best at everything you did son! May you Rest in the Heavenly Father's Arms ....You got HOME before the Dark! Mom Cetto
Jim & Jen Cropper
March 23, 2006
Dear Michele:
We just met you today and we can't get you off our minds. What a remarkable wife and mother you are.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to organize the memorial ride. Although we did not know your husband personally, we lost a member of our family too...our 1st Communications Squadron family. This is our way of sharing our love, support, and dedication. You're in our hearts and prayers.
Friends,
Jim & Jen Cropper
Papi, we love you! We believe because of you!
March 22, 2006
LUIS & LYDIA (PAPI & MAMI) MELENDEZ-SANCHEZ
March 20, 2006
QUERIDO HIJO. Sí SABES LA FALTA QUE NOS HACES PORQUE FUISTE NUESTRO HIJO AMADO; PERO DIOS TE LLAMO MUY PRONTO; CON SOLAMENTE 33 AÑOS. SABEMOS QUE TE LLEVO A UN LUGAR ESPECIAL JUNTO A EL. AUNQUE ESTAMOS TRISTES POR TU PARTIDA NOS CONSUELA SABER QUE ERES FELIZ DONDE TE ENCUENTRAS... "ESTAS JUNTO AL CREADOR" YA QUE FUISTES UN SER MARAVILLOSO: BUEN HIJO, HERMANO, PADRE, ESPOSO, TIO, PRIMO, AMIGO... BUENO, ERES UN SER ESPECIAL. POR ESO EL SUMO CREADOR ENVIO POR TI ANTES QUE NOSOTROS, PARA QUE SEAS NUESTRO GUIA Y NUESTRA LUZ CUANDO NOS LLEGUE NUESTRO TURNO.
HIJO TE QUEREMOS Y NUESTRO AMOR POR TI DURARA ETERNAMENTE MIENTRAS VIVAMOS. HASTA PRONTO LUISITO QUERIDO... DIOS TE BENDIGA, ADIOS.
TUS PADRES (LUIS Y LYDIA)
(YOUR PARENTS.)
([email protected])
Jodi Armenta
March 20, 2006
To the family and friends of Ssgt. Melendez,
I am a close friend of the Dronet family (one of the pilots that died with Luis), our prayers are with all of you as you struggle to understand the loss. Know that Luis and Brandon are with their savior and we will all see them again some day. They now look down from above and watch over their families and fellow Marines and airmen. Their spirit will live on in all of us.
Andrea Paola Rodríguez Meléndez
March 18, 2006
Tio Luisito:
Te quiero mucho, aunque no estés con nosotros como quiera vas a ser amado por tu familia. Me encantó estar en tu casa en Virginia. Nunca olvidaré cuando jugamos juntos en tu patio en el árbol gigante y la soga colgante, te parecías a Tarzán. Tampoco olvidaré el frío que hacía cuando buscabamos de noche (super oscuro) el búho que estaba en uno de los árboles de tu patio; Tu (Tío Luis) no tenias miedo pero Mami y Yo sí fuímos unas miedosas gallinas.
Nunca te olvidaré tu única sobrina, Andrea Paola
Mildred Meléndez Sánchez
March 18, 2006
A month has passed and I still having my ups and downs with this unexpected event. I think I'm ready to write you...
To my only and wonderful brother Luisito. You know you will be on my heart and thoughts forever. I'll always remember all the good times we spent together in our neighborhood, Riverview with friends and cousins from the 12th to the 17th street. I thank God every single time for having the kind of family we have and specially to have you as my brother. I'm very proud of you because you were an excellent son, husband and father too. Your strong nerves and trust were indescribable. I'll miss you physically but I know you are resting in peace watching every step we are taking. I promise you we will always keep in touch with your family: Gabriel, Adrian and Michele. Like I told you in the last phone call we had: Te quiero mucho hermano...
Luisito keep following the light ...
I want to thank everybody in: Puerto Rico, Orlando, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Illinois, Italy, Langley AFB (VA), Columbus AFB (MI) and United Kingdom for the sincere support to our family.
To the other nine soldiers that lost their lives in the same accident my prayers are for them too; to rest in peace.
Hasta siempre Luisito...
wendy parent
March 13, 2006
To the family of Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez Sanchez,
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Lu is never far, he is in your heart forever. -Wendy Parent and family
PS I love you 'Chele and the boys.
Diury Familia Sanchez
March 13, 2006
Para Mi primo Luisito (Titito's Programing). Con mucho respeto y aprecio. Siempre estaras entre nosotros (Allways you will be in our mind) In memory of a great person my cousin Luisito.
Marieli Grant
March 11, 2006
Cheers for a life full of love and greatness. You are irreplaceable in every way. Thank you for being the kind of man i can look up to. we'll meet again
ur sister-
Rosemary Perez
March 9, 2006
To my amazing cousin, I will always remember you! Thanks for all the advice you gave me. I will always look up to you. I love you, and I miss you you dearly!
Robert Pérez-Sanchez
March 8, 2006
Rest in peace my beloved cousin. We will ALL miss you dearly. I'm glad we spent our last Christmas together here @ our home. God bless you I will miss you. You'll always be remembered.
Robert Pérez-Sanchez
March 8, 2006
Rest in peace my beloved cousin. We will ALL miss you dearly.
MARIA PEREZ
March 8, 2006
LUISITO ES TU TIA SE QUE TE NOS FUISTE PERO SIEMPRE TE RECORDAREMOS COMO TU ERAS DIOS ESTA CONTIGO AHORA Y SIEMPRE. TE QUEREMOS TU TIA Y TUS PRIMOS ROBERT JR Y ROSEMARY QUE DESCANSE EN PAZ LUISITO
Camille Melendez
March 8, 2006
~~PARA MI HERMANO LUIS/ TO MY BROTHER LUIS~~
I am proud of you and will always, for as long as I live, look up to you. Not only as my Big Brother but as a person. Te respeto, te admiro, te recuerdo, te siento y TE QUIERO. (I will keep my promises for you). Hasta luego, Luisito.
Your little sister/ tu hermana HOY Y SIEMPRE: CAMILLE MELENDEZ SANCHEZ.
Enrique Rene Asencio
March 7, 2006
To family and friends of Luisito:I am extremely sorry for your loss. I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.God Bless Melendez Sanchez family.
David
March 5, 2006
We love you Luisito.
Your cousin,
David
Janine Dotsongraham
February 25, 2006
To family and friends of Ssgt Melendez-Sanchez:
I am extremely sorry for your loss and I wish you peace in mind and spirt.
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