My hero is my son - in - law, Jerry. SPC Jeremiah Thor Sancho.
He came into our lives roughly 8 years ago. Talented, smart...pain in the tush. He was no angel, but he was ours. He became the heart of our family. More brother than in - law, more son than in - law.
Graduation day came, and our family along with Jerry's best friends drove to Georgia to be there with him for this special day. Made even more special as he proposed to my daughter behind the bleachers.
Deployment came. Every phone call, every message cherished then and now.
We were told, the night before Jerry was K.I.A on October 13, 2011, his unit was beyond the building they were in, on patrol. They were attacked. Jerry was the only one in the building. He manned the BFG (its what Jerry called it, and he so wanted to play with that gun) alone, and helped bring the unit to safety.
Brave man, my son, Jerry. Because real heroes wear dog tags.
God Bless Our Troops.
Palm Bay, FL
