Samuel Valentin-Ortiz, SFC-US Army-Retired, 55, of Lakeland, FL passed away in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on November 10, 2007 of natural causes. A native of Santurce, Puerto Rico and a local resident of Lakeland, FL since 2006, when he moved here from Pompano Beach, FL; he was a retired US Army SFC and also worked as a bus driver for Broward County Transient Authority. He was a Christian; A US Army veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf War and a member of the American Legion. During his military career, Samuel was awarded US Army Commendation Medal; US Army Achievement Medal with 3OLC; US Army Good Conduct Medal with 5 OLC; National Service Defense Medal with 1 OLC; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon with 2 OLC; US Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon with 4 OLC; Expert Infantryman Badge; Driver Badge; Instructors Training Course; A US Army Drill Instructor and Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Valentin of Lakeland, FL; a son, Samuel Valentin Jr. of Lakeland, FL; three daughters; Samantha Rebecca Valentin of Lakeland, FL; Ruth Valentin and Deborah Valentin, both of Indiana; his parents; Ramon and Dolores Valentin of Lakeland, FL; three brothers: Ramon Valentin-Ortiz and his wife, Aida of Fredericksburg, VA; David Valentin-Ortiz and his wife, Rosa of Hollywood, FL and Stephen Valentin-Ortiz and his wife, Ana of Ocala, FL and two sisters; Aida Del Valle and her husband, Gregory of Margate, FL and Noemi Febles of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM till 11:45 AM at the Victory Church, , Lakeland, FL with a service at 11:45 AM at the church. Full military honors will be Friday afternoon, 2:30 PM, November 16, 2007 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with the US Army Military Honors Funeral Team, officiating. VETERANS FUNERAL CARE-CLKEARWATER, FL 1-800-467-7850.
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To my sister, Miriam, my nephew and nieces, and the Valentin-Ortiz family I send my deepest sympathy. May you find strength in your faith, comfort in the knowledge that Sam is now safe in God’s care,and peace in knowing that we are all praying for you and your family in your time of sorrow.
I will always love you daddy, and i will never forget the days we were with me.
Until this day i know your watching me up above from the sky, saying “look at my wonderful daugther”.
You were always the best, daddy in the world, but now that your not here i can’t smile with you and make funny faces..
But i will always know and remember that you are still my daddy and always..
Mommie loves you, me, and sammy.. <333
May God be with you and accept you by his side with infinite blessings. May God also bless your children and other family members for they have lost a true American.
Sincerely,
Adalberto Morales
Brother in Law
To my Sister Miriam and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this sad and emotional period. May God look down upon you and yours and guide you through this sad time. Our hearts go out to you.
Angel,Dawn and The Kids
Mr. and Mrs Tony and Nancy Espinosa and family want to share our deepest condolences to Miriam and family and also to samuel’s parents. Samuel in the short time that we had when l met him in HartLine transit became a very good friend of mine. We shared some good laughs. Met his wonderful wife and son at there house in lakeland, and also met his parents. I pray that in this very very differcult time that the lord may give miriam and family the strength to go thru this sad day. I will always remember samuel for the rest of my life. There’s only one Samuel Valentin, and l will never forget him. Tony
My father is a great man, always fighting a misson to protect and serve the family. Even tho he pass, he s always with us in everyway we can thing of except one.May my father rest in peave.
Love
Ur Only Son
Samuel Morales Valentin Jr.
Samuel, siempre te recordare, Que descanses en paz y que el senor te tenga con sus escojidos,
Tu Tia Chave
Sammy was my good friend for thirteen years. I am so sorry that he had to leave. I will miss him alot. My sympathies to Miriam and Children. Love Jennie
SAMMY,
YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND ALWAYS LISTENING TO ME AND GIVING ME GOOD ADVICE.WE ALL HAD SO MANY LAUGHS AND GOOD TIMES.THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME TO PLAY DOMINOS THE RIGHT WAY.AND THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS THINKING OF YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU CAME TO VISIT.WE LOVED YOUR VISITS.I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER EVERYBODY YOU CARED ABOUT.AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A WONDERFUL FRIEND IN MY HEART.MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO ALL SAMMY’S FAMILY AND LOVED ONES.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL..MUCH LOVE..RITA
Dios te tenga a su lado.
Being a veteran and understanding all the Accolades you received. I salute you for your dedication and bravery during your life on earth. Thank you for teaching and living the ARMY way and I hope others follow in your footsteps as the world would be a better place if they did. On a personal note. My wife Shirley thought very highly of you which in my eyes; says alot because she is very guarded. From her stories she tells me about you and how she smiles as she remembers them, I only wish I would have met you to shake your hand. From a person who never met you; thank you for making a difference.
Marco
My husband Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are at a loss of words for we just found out this moment. We were all school bus drivers together and played dominoes at our clubhouse. We hope your knowledge that he is with GOD now, helps you through your mourning. We are so very sorry. God Bless.
Tio Samuel was my uncle. I pray that his wife and kids are well, and I want them to know that their Nephew and cousin is praying for them and is here if they need me.
Tio Samuel,
I know that GOD gave you orders to guard the gates to heavan, cause I know that you are the man for the job. Even thought I never got a chance to spend much time with you but you live on in ALL of us. Your nephews, nieces and kids. I pray that when I die I recieve orders to stand post by your side. Guarding the gates of heavan. I love you and can;t wait to see you again.
Your Nephew,
To my cousins Miriam, Sammy and Samantha, I along with my family I want to express my deepest sympathies during this time of grief. Samuel’s presence will be missed and we want to let you know that you’re not alone as we’ll keep you in our prayers.
From your cousin Luis aka Chickee, titi Medi, tio Ramon and on behalf of my siblings.
My deepest condolences to the family. You will always live in our mind and heart my Friend.
Cuca