Sergeant Succumbs to Head Injury Suffered in Iraq
Sgy. Frank Sandoval, who was severely injured by a roadside blast in Iraq, died on Monday from complications after surgery. Sandoval was 27 years old. Sandoval gained popularity when his family allowed a newspaper reporter to follow his recovery.
Frank's Fight: Sergeant Succumbs to Head Injury Suffered in Iraq
Michelle Sandoval, Sandoval's wife, said that Sandoval was kept on a ventilator so that his organs could be used for donations. "I really hope someone can use his heart," said Michelle. "An if another man can love a woman as much as he loved me, that would make me very happy."
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