Hundreds turn out to honor soldier killed in action

Hundreds turn out to honor soldier killed in action
7:02 PM, Oct. 28, 2011
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R. Norman Moody
FLORIDA TODAY

Family, friends, community and veterans gathered for the funeral of Army Specialist Jeremiah “Jerry” Sancho today. Sancho, 23, of Palm Bay, was killed in a roadside bombing Oct. 13 while on foot patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. / TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY

MELBOURNE -- Family, friends, veterans and even some who didn't know Army Specialist Jeremiah “Jerry” Sancho gathered for his funeral today. Sancho, 23, of Palm Bay, was killed in a roadside bombing Oct. 13 while on foot patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

In front of about 200 people, Sancho was eulogized as someone who was a free spirit but who had a lot of love for his friends and family.

"Jerry was an impressive young man," said Rob Medina, who led the service. "Yes, he was called Hurricane Jerry but he loved."

Family members were coping as well as can be expected.
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Family, friends reflect on soldier's life: Family, friends, veterans and even some who didn't know Army Specialist Jeremiah “Jerry” Sancho gathered for his funeral Friday. Sancho, 23, of Palm Bay, was killed Oct. 13 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Video by Breuse Hickman

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