Armando Hernandez

Fallen Hero’s Hometown and State: Splendora, Texas

Branch of Service: U.S. Marines

Rank: LCpl

Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez graduated Marine Corp bootcamp November 8, 2019. He was serving as an electro-optical ordnance repair technician with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion when he died in an accident. Hernandez conducted multiple operational and training events, including Jungle Warfare Training, Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Helicopter Egress training, and many others.

A quiet, yet very caring person, Armando was an avid blood and plasma donor. He had a heart for children with Autism and homeless people and loved nature’s beauty. His genuine heart, along with his calm presence, his steady demeanor, and his can-do attitude won him many loyal and faithful friends.

Armando had a deep love for his family and friends. He was wise beyond his years and would light up the room with his interesting character. Armando made a home of the barracks and was the glue that kept the Marines together. He celebrated holidays and birthdays for the boys on base and cooked homemade recipes to make a home away from home for them. He is loved by many and is dearly missed.

Age: 20

Date of Death: June 29, 2021