Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Marine LCPL Armando Hernandez, Age 20 of Splendora,TX.
Died Jun. 29, 2021
LCPL Hernandez was an electro-optical ordnance repair technician with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion based on Camp Hensen in Okinawa, Japan.
Armando was a giving and compassionate person even when it wasn’t necessary or needed. He had a heart for children with disabilities but truly enjoyed children with autism.
His mother says that she was not surprised when he decided to join the Marines and follow his brother’s footsteps. I begged, cried and asked him not to go and offered him to go to college and become an officer like his brother. He said he was ready to serve and said something that left me spechless: Mom you always say this country has given you and dad the American dream, isn’t it time we pay forward ?
Also, my sister goes to school because of other service members’ sacrifice. It is my turn and I am ready.
We had a great 7.05 Mile walk this morning. The weather was perfect. We headed out and made a stop by the 9/11 Memorial and then we headed south on 127. We made another stop at the War Memorial Park down town and then walked south before heading towards the Fire Headquarters. We then headed for Lake Holiday and then back home. What a beautiful day we had. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. It was amazing. We had 146 honks. Thank You !
Marine LCPL Armando Hernandez will not be forgotten !
Wonderful job. Thank you for what you do for our soldiers. God bless you 🙏