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Ronnie Sanders Obituary
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - SSgt Ronnie Lee Sanders was born on June 14, 1980 in Shreveport, LA to Ruth Sanders and the late Ronnie Lee Harris. His departure date of this life was February 3, 2007 while serving his country in Iraq. He had made Fayetteville, North Carolina his residence with his wife and twin girls.
He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School in 1995. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he had seven years of service. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and several other medals for his outstanding work.
He is survived by his wife Rachel Sanders, three daughters, Lakeyia, Ra"onnie and Re'onnie, one son Ronnie L. Sanders, Jr.; mother Ruth A. Manley of Kennidale, TX; sister Roshunda S. Jackson (Cornelius); two nieces Nakia and Naliyah; one nephew Cornelius, all of Arlington, TX; grandmothers Juanita W. Sanders and Dorothy Harris; six aunts Beverly White (Rodney), Doris Carter, Angela Ealy (Lorenzo), Lola Sanders, Una Williams (Jerry), Tiffany Hines (Anton), eight uncles Robert L. Williams, Herbert Harris(Jennifer), Melvin Harris, Donnie Harris, Bobby Harris, David Harris and Roy Harris; one god-aunt Winona Beasley; best friend Lamont Green and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ronnie L. Harris; two aunts Helen S. Hankins and Kathy Nash and two grandfathers, U.S. Sanders and H. B. Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Morningstar Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Ave. A Horse-Drawn Cortege begins at 12:15 p.m. at Jewella and Midway St. to the church. The general public is invited to participate in this tribute. The cortege will continue to Lincoln Memorial Park, 6915 W 70th Street where SSgt Sanders will receive Military Funeral Honors. Good Samaritan Funeral Home
(318) 221-7337
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronnie Sanders
Meagan Henderson
October 31, 2024
Hey Big Serg you ran across my mind today and I looked your name up and found this page. I remember when in1st got to the unit and you told me you were my platoon sergeant I laughed and you dropped me. But not without a lesson everything you did had a lesson and meaning whether I knew it at the time or not. I laughed because how could this slugged out black man be my platoon sergeant i thought you were hood hood especially when i told you i was from Alexandria, Louisiana and you said you were from Shreveport. Well that day you taught me to never go off the presumption of who I think people are but get to know them. He also told me he was gonna be on me because I was from his home state. Then I took that as this dude gonna be on my back and he was but it was only to push me to my full potential and get out of my comfort zone and my own way. I didn't understand that then but his words and lessons consummed me on that day. We had formation that day out the blue we knew something was wrong but never expected those words to be said. My soul crumbled as we not only our role model, our leader, our brother, but a great and caring father, and husband, a great person. I miss you Big Serg. you left a forever impact on me and I know a lot of others as well. 88M for life Alpha Company 407th BSB sorry for being all over the place and to his wife and children I love you guys and yall will forever be in my heart and prayers
Ra´Onnie Sanders
January 23, 2024
hey dad it´s rae . i miss you so much . i´m finna turn 18 this year and I´m almost done with highschool and can´t wait graduate , im currently takin some ftcc classes so i can be just a little ahead when i go to college . i sadly don´t know much about you but i´ve heard some amazing stories of you . just missin you a little extra today . i love you .
407th
July 22, 2021
Thinking of you today.
Josh Evans
July 14, 2019
R.I.P big cuzzo!!! Love you and miss you!!!
Josh Evans
July 14, 2019
Sonjia FOSSETT
February 27, 2016
Just sitting on this Saturday afternoon thinking about you..I never met you but I met your mom and sister....remembering all the stories she shared with me about you...there isn't a day that goes by when MRS Ruth didn't speak if you....
Rest Easy My brother...you are missed....just to think I never met you but think about you...
Charlie Gili
January 21, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Sanders Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in Afghanistan. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
James Rhymer
November 25, 2015
It was great knowing you for a short time I hate to see this you're a kid thank you for what you done for us it was a honor to be in your platoon at ft Polk 603rd
July 1, 2015
Thank you for your service & sacrifice.
June 1, 2015
I wish I could have known you better. I think about you all the time. Is there a direct family member I can get in contact with?
Manny Estevez
April 26, 2015
Remembering one mission we were on. My lights went out and you tried to get them working. Couldn't do it so we rode dark. We had good laughs that night. R.I.P brother, never forget.
June 6, 2014
Missing you daily.... Love you!
Tiwanna Cullins-Campbell
November 26, 2013
It's been six long years. Ra'onnie and Re'Onnie are growing into wonderful and beautiful little women. Rachel and I hardly talk , but I pray for God's constant protection for them. They are in good hands and you are missed.God speed My friend
Arnecia Sanders
November 25, 2013
It's not a day that goes by and I don't think about you. It's so much more I wish we can talk about. Your son looks just like you and sometimes I cant even stand to look at him. I wish we could turn back the hands of times and just have you here one more time. I miss you so much and I love you. Rest on in Peace.
Una Williams
May 22, 2013
MISS YOU NEPHEW AND MY SISTA HELEN. THINK ABOUT YOU GUYS ALL THE TIME. I THINK GOD JUST NEED SOME STRONG ANGELS, SO HE DECIDED TO TAKE YOU TWO ON HOME TO GLORY.
CPT Eric Patterson
April 29, 2013
Never will forget the toys for tots jump Fort Bragg 2006.
KYANA DAVIS-GRAY
February 11, 2013
MISS YOU BROTHER.....R.I.PARADISE
R Owens
February 11, 2013
Miss you fam and never will forget you..
Peggy Childers
February 6, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders:
Always remembering Ronnie. "Some gave all."
Andrew Fabian
February 4, 2013
In memoriam as years pass, yet memories don't fade.
February 3, 2013
SSG,
Miss you Brother. Thanks for being an outstanding PLT SGT and taking care of the troops.
God Bless,
SGM Rodriguez (1SG Rod)
K Edwards
July 14, 2012
Missing You...
R Owens
February 7, 2012
Think about you a lot bruh. I always think what would He do at a time like this. Rest my brother.
Peggy Childers
February 5, 2012
February 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders:
Please accept my remembrance of Ronnie on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
d & v dallas
May 19, 2011
We thank u Dank 4 being Dank. We pray 4 ur family that were left behind. We know ur wrk was not n vain. Thanks for being so courageous.
May 1, 2011
Thinking about you still homie.
February 11, 2011
only pictures fade,
RIP SSG Sanders.
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders:
Remembering Ronnie on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
maj.robert brown,U.S.M.C
January 26, 2011
I will thank u forever
Tiwanna Campbell
September 10, 2010
Wow how the girl have grown to be very beatiful little ones wish they had the chance to know their dad, Your memory will live on in them.
JEAN BARRETT
October 10, 2009
HEY DANK,
TODAY IS ROBIN'S BIRTHDAY AND MY GEEKS,MY DADDY,MY BRUTHA,AND I CAME UP THERE AND GAVE HER AND MOMMA FLOWERS AND BEARS. WE STOPPED AND CLEANED UP AROUND YOUR GRAVESIDE. I MISS U GUYS SO MUCH. LOOKED FOR AUNT HELEN BUT SHE DOESN'T HAVE A MARKER SO WE COULDN'T FIND HER. I TOLD MA AND ROBIN TO LOOK AFTER MY BABY AND MY BRUTHA'S BABY AND I KNOW YA AUNT JEAN WAS GONE LOOK OUT FOR YOU ANYWAY U KNOW HOW BOSSY HER AND ROBIN ARE. LOL. I KNOW THEY HAVE JUST TOOK HEAVEN OVER.PIGG TOLD ME TO LOOK YHIS UP SO I'M DROPPING U A LIL SOMETHING. THANKS LIL CUZZIN FOR UR GREAT SACRIFICE. I LOVE U DANK AND BEING UR OLDEST LIVING CUZZIN ON UR MOM'S SIDE I NEED TO LET U KNOW THAT U MADE A COURAGIOUS DECISION AND I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO U 4 THAT. LEELEE SAID HE MISS YA'LL FISHING TRIPS.
LOVE YOU LIL CUZZIN!!!
PHAT
Kijafa & Katherine Edwards
June 23, 2009
We Love and Miss You Dank. You will forever be remembered in our hearts. Love Poonie & Kat
SSG. Fontenot, Andre
March 20, 2009
It has been a privledge and a honor to serve with you. To watch you grow from the hard headed PV2 you were to the One of the best Staff Sergeants the Army had. You became a good friend and someone I looked up too. At Fort Polk you had the tendacy to lead and take charge. In Korea you showed me how be that leader, I never had the chance to thank you. It has taken me a while to write this message, partly due to the heartache I feel when Its someone you spent your first 4 years of your military career with. Secondly, its even harder when that person mentored you into the person you are.
Take care my friend, you are home now.
Kenna Larra
February 17, 2009
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Roshunda Sanders
February 3, 2009
Hey broda its me again. I just want to tell you that I love you very much and that you are always on my mind. I sat on my couch yesterday and just looked at the pictures that I have of you around my house and I thought my brother has been gone two years. Broda I love you there is no way that words can explain. You never got to meet my youngest baby but she sat and she looked at the pictures and she said mommie who is that and all I could do was cry broda I love you very much, but I end up telling her Nakia thats uncle Ronnie. I hate that she has to know you through pictures and I hate that the twins have to know you through pictures.The only thing that can make me smile instead of cry when I sit and sit and sit and think about you is that you are in a better place. I miss you though. LOVE YA. Your lil sister.
Andrew Fabian
February 3, 2009
SSG Sanders, as the years pass you are still there in memory, at each recollection, at every toast offered even when silent, when no one sees or hears, the remembrance, praise of past comrades wherever you have walked.
Sherika Sanders
February 3, 2009
Hey Dank, this is your lil cousin Sherika. Dang, I can't believe today its been 2 years since you passed away. All this still seems so unreal. I really miss you big cuz and I wish you could be here today with us. I never got a chance to tell you this but I really did look up to you and admire you. Out of all the males in the family, you went off and made something of yourself. Its so hard to cope with you being gone, but i know you wouldnt have it any other way. I love Dank and I am always thinking of you. One day I know we will see each other again, until then hold it down up there in heaven. Tell Aunt Helen I miss and love her too. I wish I could just see the both of you for one day cause I would have so much to talk about. Love yall always and forever.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
February 3, 2009
Ronnie,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders:
Ronnie 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
RODRICUS OWENS
January 31, 2009
WHATS GOING ON SAND MAN I MISS YOU BRUH. MAN I REMMEBER WHEN WE WENT TO BNCOC TOGETHER AND DOING COMBATIVES. IT WAS FUN BECAUSE WE WOULD ACT LIKE WE WERE FIGHTING FOR REAL SO THEY INSTRUCTORS WOUL DLEAVE US ALONE. WHEN ALL ALONG WE WERE FAKING. MAN THOSE WERE SOME FUN DAYS. I MISS YOU MAN AND I THINK ABOUT YOU ALOT. TALK TO YOU LATER BRO.
Arnecia Sanders
January 24, 2009
What's up big Cuz, It's me your lil cuz Ms. Neci. 1st off I want to say that i miss u so much and not only was you my cuz u were also like a big brother to me. We practically grew up together in the same house.So not only that you were always there for me when i needed u. Granny sit around everyday looking at all ur pictures around the house. I just wish that u could come back for one day just for me to tell u that I LOVE U and MISS U. I know that we will meet again one day, but until that day u hold it down.Tell Aunt Helen I said I love her 2 and miss her as well.
LOVE
MS. Neci
Sherika sanders
January 3, 2009
Hey Dank. This is your lil cousin Sherika. I just want to say that I miss you and I am always thinking of you. I cant believe next month will be two years since you have been gone. Its still seems unreal that you not here with us. Sometimes it feels like you're just away serving duty and you will be coming home to visit soon but I know that won't happen. I know you would rather be where you are at now though cause you are in a much better place. Dank even though we never spent much time together I really do miss you alot and wish you were still here with us. I know you up in heaven watching over us though. I miss your smile and your laugh. You always knew how to make some one smile and laugh when they were feeling down and out. I miss you big cuz and I know one day we will meet again. Love you always and foever ya lil cousin Sherika
Daniyell Stringer
January 1, 2009
Hey Dank this Daniyell i really dont have much to say but I love and miss you dearly around this time of year i think about how much fun we use to have with the Sanders family I always think on you and how much you used too clean thems golds man i miss that smile... Love Always
Roshunda Sanders
December 19, 2008
Hey broda its me again I just want to tell you that I miss you and that I was thinking about you. (Something I do everday) Broda I just want you to know that even though I never told but you meant alot to me. Also I just want to tell you that I am sorry because I know that I am not doing the right thing by my nieces and my nephew but I want you to know that I am going to try my best and do whats right. I love you and I love them soooooooo Much. I just sit and I remember all these things we have done together and all the times I would come to Shreveport and you would just ride me around and tell people this my lil sister. I miss that broda you were all I had it was just me and you. At times I just miss the way you would call and say SHUNDA and we would just talk and laugh and joke around even with mamma we would all just be on the phone talking and playing it was fun. But its almost Christmas time again and here another year not broda for Christmas not even to call and say "tell my nephew hey" like you always use to do. Til this day mamma has that picture in the truck that you had of stankaman cuz no matter what that was your nephew. But I just want to say that I love you and that you are always on my mind.
KEYIA & RONNIE SANDERS
October 21, 2008
WE MISS YOU DADDY!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
VELMA WARE
October 21, 2008
ALWAYS REMEMBERED AND LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!
David Hampton
September 10, 2008
Hey big cuz this lil Dave....I miss you man, I remember the last time i saw you in shreveport when you first found out i had joined the army and we made a bet to see who would do the most. Well i dont wanna continue that bet but pick up where you left off. I have been in for a while and im tryin to be half the soldier you were and ive made my mistakes along the way but i pray to do better all the time. I had a little girl last year and she is my heart. I try so much and think about you big cuz i really do. Somtimes honestly i think im going to die there cause im going again for my second time this november. Maybe i have a death wish or whatever you want to call it but i wanna follow in your footsteps. I wanna be the way i see people sayin that you are. Me and the rest of the family miss you alot Dank man foreal. I pray you would just come to me and live through me as i go through again what you did a coupe of years ago. I got a tattoo with a rifle and your name under it to always show people who you were and what you did. I dont hesitate to do it. I sometimes hold my arm a certain way when im walin so people will notice it LOL. Damn i dont know what else i could put here but i love you cousin foreal man. You came to me in my dreams once and i never fortget it. I sometimes have a hard time trying to figure out what it meant but then when i think about it i do know what i meant. Just show me some kinda sign as to what it is that im suppose to do cause everything happens for a reason. I feel your spirit in me when i do what i do. Keep on living through me and i will make sure everyone i come into contact with knows who you are and we will never forget you. R.I.P. CUZ
andrew fabian
July 31, 2008
The memories fade fast, SSG Sanders I remember you as an example of impecable discipline no matter what the odds....confusing days. Bless you A.F.
TIWANNA CULLINS-CAMPBELL
July 21, 2008
The Decorated soldier stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his uniformed was squared away and his boots were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Soldier. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord I guess I ain't, because those of us who carry Guns can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work on Sundays, and though times my work was tough, and sometimes I've had to be a little violent, Because on the battlefield it's always rough But I never killed out of malice, that wasn't what I was put here to do, I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills just had to be carry through.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times in this battlefield I shook with fear, and sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me in your heavens, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't I will understand."
There was silence all around the Throne, where the Saints often trod. As the Soldier waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Soldier you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Iraq, The place we call Earth's Hell."
Unknown Author
FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO SAY IN THE LITTLE TIME THAT I KNEW RONNIE HE DIDN'T TALK MUCH AND NEVER HAD REALLY TO MUCH TO SAY BUT HE WAS A VERY GOOD PERSON . HE WAS DEDICATED TO HIS WIFE RACHEL AND HIS TWO GIRLS AND MOST OF ALL HE WAS DEDICATED TO THE MILITARY. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR LAYING HIS LIFE DOWN FOR MY FREEDOM PERSONNALLY BECAUSE IT'S HARD FOR A PERSON TO LEAVE THIER FAMILY AND TAKE ON SUCH A TASK AS THIS ONE AND LOOSE HIS LIFE IN A INSTANT. THERE'S NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF RONNIE AND IT'S HARD FOR ME TO TALK TO RACHEL AT TIMES BUT I KNOW I HAVE TO BE STRONG FOR HER. THERE'S NO GREATER LOVE THAN A MAN THAT WOULD LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND .YOU ARE IN DEED A TRUE FRIEND AND A HERO, REST IN THE HANDS AND BOSSOM OF OUR GOD BUT, YOU CAN'T CROWN HIM UNTIL THE REST OF US GET THERE. UNTIL THEN GOOD BYE FRIEND .TIWANNA
Staff Sgt Sanders final resting place
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Tiyonna Agyarko
June 21, 2008
You are always in Jeff and I heart. I am always praying for Rach and the Twins to get through another day without you. You are missed and loved! Thank You for the Ultimate Sacrifice.
June 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Sanders!
Heather Packer
June 11, 2008
Hey you,
Well, you will never guess who I ran into. Dermino from Kuwait. He reminds me so much of you.
You left an ever lasting impression on both of us. I wrote a story for you on memorial day. SSG Sanders, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I know that you would have loved the story. You truley are a legacy to the soldiers that you came in contact with.
Sometimes, I wish that you could just say hi and give us the look. You know the one with the lip and the crazy eye..
Sanders, trust me you are not forgotten.
Spc Packer
Roshunda Sanders
May 8, 2008
Its me broda, and I just want to say that I miss you very much and you are always on my mind and I love you very much.
Love Shunda your lis sister.
Teairra Harris
May 6, 2008
Dear Ronnie (Dank),
I never really got to see you that much, with you living far away. You probably were around more than i can remeber when i was little. But the times we did share I remeber you always actin goofy. I never really told you even though you knew but just to let you know,
"I Love You!"
Love,
Your Little Cousin
Teairra
or
(Tudapip)
Teairra Harris
May 6, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
William Sharp
November 18, 2007
I had the pleasure of working side by side with SSG Sanders as we was in the same platoon B 702d MSB (HETs) in Korea (SPC-P to SGT). SSG Sanders was always full of energy and never seemed to run out of it. He was always motivating everyone, regardless of their rank, up or down from his own. He was always professional in his appearance and his ability to lead soldiers. I would occasionaly run into SSG Sanders at walmart in Spring Lake, NC as I was also stationed at Bragg. I recently learned of SSG Sanders death through another friend who was also in our platoon in Korea. I offer my prayers to SSG Sanders and to his family and friends, we lost a great soldier. May SSG Sanders memories live on as he is now in a better place. God Bless you SSG Sanders for making the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Nation. Rest in Peace Soldier...
Michael Johnson
November 3, 2007
My heart goes out to Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders. I don't know him but he will be miss.
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)
August 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Sanders and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Michael Iezzi
June 14, 2007
Ronnie,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deborah Anderson
June 8, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
t cra
May 2, 2007
Hi I just wanted to thank his mom and dad for raising a strong, unselfish person to fight for his country. I hope everything goes well.
ROBYN Garside
May 2, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE 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
Dane Tiedeman
May 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy for the Ronnie L. Sanders family. Your son was a great hero for his country and represented his country with dignity and pride. He is now in Heaven with the Lord where there is peace and comfort.
Carrie Gee
May 1, 2007
A hero is gone. Tears are shedded. God has welconed him home.
With deepest symphaty,
CBGee
April 30, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Michael Iezzi
April 30, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Ronnie to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Ronnie in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 29, 2007
We are sorry it took us so long to post an entry for your family member. We are trying to catch up after locating this website. God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Ronnie in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Henryk Zaleski
April 29, 2007
Rest in peace with our gratitude as your pillow.
Sandy Bonesteel
April 17, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
SFC Derrick Davis
April 3, 2007
Mrs. Sanders and the Sanders family, As a member of the Golden Griffin Team, the loss of SSG Sanders was tough, but undoubtedly even tougher for his family. I talked with SSG Sanders one night when we were jumping and he talked extensively of each and every one of his soldiers. At his memorial service, I realized that we had lossed a truly great person, leader and Non-Commissioned Officer. Rest assured he will be remembered as a hero and his death was a most honorable one. The sacrifice he gave will never be forgotten by myself or the paratroopers in our unit. May God bless SSG Sanders and all that he loved. God bless you and your family.
Tessy Holley
March 26, 2007
I only had the pleasure of meeting SSG Sanders one time. On January 2nd. 2007, when they were being deployed from Fort Bragg,N.C. My nephew (1st.LT. Jacob Allen) and SSG.Sanders were very close friends. Jacob would talk about him often and how much he looked up to him, he felt like they were brothers, so when we went to see him off our family got to finally meet the man that we had heard so many wonderful things about.I know he and my nephew were inseperable,he said SSG.Sanders was a country boy like he is and they had so much in common other than the Army. He made a huge impression on us all. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of such a remarkable man.Iam eternaly greatful for his service to this country.I have told my nephew and some of the other members of the 407th. that now they truley do have a guardian angel to watch over them. God bless the Saunders family,you are in our prayers. He was a wonderful person who will never be forgotten.
Carlos (Cadet) Sanford
March 25, 2007
As I look back on Ronnie Sanders I see a man who had goals and quickly acheived them. SSG Sanders was the epitomy of what an NCO should "BE, KNOW, and DO". You are brave man and I will never forget you. May GOD bless your family and your daughters grow up to be a reflection of you. GOD BLESS!
SSG James McMillon
March 22, 2007
To the family and friends of SSG Sanders and all those lives he touched,You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.I served with Saunders at FT Bragg we did a convoy together in Kuwait and we had a great convoy.My heart truly goes out to the children because you can never replace a"DADDY" may god continue to bless us all and Thanks For the Memories "STAFF".
BOBBIE WILLIAMS
March 19, 2007
I HAVE NOTHING BUT FUN MEMORIERS OF MY LITTLE BROTHER RONNIE WE WORKED ON THE JOB TOGETHER BACK IN THE MID 90'S AND RIGHTAWAY WE BECAME CLOSE FRIENDS,THERE IS A MISSING PLACE IN MY HEART THAT WILL ALLWAY'S HURT FOR ONE OF MY BEST FRIEND. I AM SO VERY SORRY THAT HIS LIFE ENDED SO SOON,BUT I NO THAT HE IS WITH GOD,RONNIE WAS A GOOD KID,WHO BECAME A GOOD MAN,I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY,MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
I HAVE BUT FUN MEMORY'S OF MY FRIEND,HE WILL BE MISSED.
LOVE ALLWAYS BOBBIE
Andre Fabian
March 11, 2007
Don't know what to say, tears are in my eyes. I served in Kuwait Iraq with Sgt Sanders in 2004
a truly outstanding NCO., helped me fit in when I got promoted to Sgt, how to discipline my soldiers. He was a real natural at that. Deepest sympathies, A Fabian
March 10, 2007
My deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of this brave soldier. I don't know you and will never know you. But I thank Ronnie for the freedom I am enjoying in my life. His sacrifice for us all is the ultimate gift. The Bible says there is no greater honor than when someone gives their life for others. Jesus did it and Ronnie did it also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ronnie. Having lost someone close I can tell you that time heals broken hearts and our faith tells us that we will see our loved ones again.
Sincerely and Respectfully
The way he always was. Keep smiling bro.
SSG John Jerkins
March 5, 2007
I came to know SSG Sanders well over the nine months that he was with my unit. What first struck me was his professionalism and the way he carried himself as an NCO. We became friends shortly there after talking often about everything from work to our families. I may have only known him for what seemed like the shortest nine months of my life, and our relationship was limited to the unit, but I will be enternally grateful for the time that was allowed to me and the things that I learned from him. It did not matter what was needed of him he provided it. If you needed a friend, brother or even a father he was there to be that for you. I saw this everyday when he interacted with his troopers. The photo I am attaching was taken by a trooper in his platoon two days before he was killed. It is a great photo and is the way I will always remember him (smiling with all of that gold). I know he is with God now but I wish he had more time to spend with us. He will be greatly missed.
Glen
March 3, 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
Lee Sirotnak
March 3, 2007
As we offer prayers for your family in this time of sorrow, we will also offer prayers of thankfulness for the work and sacrifice of your loved one, Ronnie. God Bless your family, may you find joy in your memories of him, and peace and comfort in knowing that there are many military families keeping you in our hearts.
SSG Ford, SSG Sanders, Sanders Family, and SSG Sanford
Brandi Ford
March 2, 2007
My husband(SSG Ford) and Sanders(as we knew him)were good friends. They were both at Polk together and John was so excited when Sanders got stationed here at Bragg. They would drive there Hooked-up rides up and down Skibo together! The last time I saw Sanders, was at my Car Show at the AutoZone in Raeford. He also went to one of my sons football games with John. Sanders was an awesome person and will be sadly missed....
John is in Afghanistan now, and tonights call will be the hardest....John left the day Sanders passed away...he doesn't know yet.
If you need ANYTHING please feel free to contact me....I will be here to offer any help that I can. Please let me help you!
I have a picture of Sanders from the Car Show..I will leave it here for you to have
I am so sorry that you have to deal with this...just know there are people here for you!
Alison Pier
March 1, 2007
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Ronnie's family and friends during this difficult time. I served with Ronnie in Korea and I am honored to have known him. He was a great Soldier and leader but more importantly, a truly wonderful person. May his memory always live in our hearts.
Linda Clifton
February 28, 2007
I did not know your son but wish to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. I am sure he was a wonderful man, father and soldier. My sincere thanks to a true hero.
PERCY & LOISE LEE
February 27, 2007
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 and friends.
Tyra Hamilton-Robertson
February 25, 2007
The Sanders Family,
I remember meeting Dank when I would go over and hang out with Queenshella at Ms. Helen's house. He was always kind and respectful. He will be greatly missed. May God strengthen all of you during this hour of bereavement.
judy rambin
February 23, 2007
TO ALL OF RONNIE SANDERS FAMILY MEMBERS:
MY DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF AND SORROW..I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR LOVED ONE WHO MADE THE GREATEST SACRIFICE SO THAT MY FAMILY AND I, ALONG WITH ALL AMERICANS CAN LIVE IN A PEACEFUL GOD LOVING COUNTRY..THANK YOU, RONNIE, FOR YOUR LOVE OF YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM...GOD BLESS YOU..
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 23, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sanders family in the loss of Ronnie. I did not know Ronnie, 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. Ronnie 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~
SSG Elizabeth Davis
February 22, 2007
I met SSG Sanders when he and I inprocessed together at Fort Bragg, N.C. and eventually ended up in the same transportation battalion. SSG Sanders will truly be missed. God bless the Sander's family and bless them with strength during this tough time.
Sgt. Ryan Mahoney
February 22, 2007
I had the pleasure of working alongside Ronnie during OIF II and III. He was a great soldier and a great leader. My regrets go out to his family. He will be truely missed.
Trudy Lowe
February 22, 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.
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