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Armando Hernandez, 22
Army, Sergeant
Based:
Schweinfurt, Germany
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
August 1, 2004
Samarra (near),
Iraq
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My brother was always a brave man. He wasn't frightened about going to Iraq. He wanted to serve his country.
— Delia Nava, sister
Hernandez sent e-mails home at least once a week from Iraq urging his 12-year old sister to study hard so she could go to college and asking about his young niece. He played offensive lineman on his high school varsity football team and ran track and field.
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4 memories of Armando
Mando and I kicked it quite a bit in Germany so for me to try and just pick one memory would be an injustive to him and our friendship. He is missed and thought about on a daily basis. Ill see you soon Mando...
Mando was a man of honesty and truth, he never put you down. I remember no matter what he always had your back. Mando was a funny and gentle guy, who cared about everyone he loved and cared about dearly. Even if he did not know you and your paths crossed... somehow you knew he was a kind person and he always had a sweet smile on his face. I will miss him. Take care and God Bless.
Mando es mi Primo, y simpre estere Orgullosa de él...
Even though years have passed since Armando has moved on, he has not been forgotten. I only had the honor of knowing him for a short time, but he made a lasting impression. Armando came off as a shy guy, but then when he opened his mouth....ya, you never knew what he was going to say. My fondest memory though is the way he always knew the perfect thing to say to calm my nerves before we left the gates. I wish I would of had the chance to gotten to know him better. He is forever in my thoughts. God Bless.
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