1969
Fred
2014
Fred M. Sherman
January 30, 1969 — November 10, 2014
Sherman, Fred M.
“A HERO HAS FALLEN” Fred M. Sherman entered “The Spirit World” on November 10, 2014 at age 45. Born in Yankton, SD on January 30, 1969 to Sylvianne (Nee) Horned Eagle Sherman and Joel Sherman, he was a proud enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Fred moved to Rio Rancho in 1975 attending Rio Rancho Elementary school, Taylor Mid School and graduated from Cibola HS in 1987. Fred was active in Little League Baseball, YAFL Football, Youth Soccer and Basketball at Cibola HS.
Fred proudly entered the United States Army on February 8, 1990 and after Basic Training, Advanced Medical Training he graduated “Paratrooper” School, earning his wings at Fort Benning, GA, and was permanently assigned to the 82nd Airborne as a Medical Specialist. Three days after the Gulf War broke out in early August of 1990, Fred was part of the first and original ground troops (The Ready Brigade) deployed to Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield and in Fred’s own words, “we were known as the speed bumps sent into the war zone to stop any further advance of Saddam Hussein’s incursion into Kuwait.” Fred was part of the victorious ground war and treated many injured soldiers, including enemy soldiers and was awarded the Combat Medical Badge, and many other combat awards. Upon returning to Ft Bragg, NC, home of the 82nd Airborne, Fred was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for his efforts in supporting the victims of Hurricane Andrew. Upon discharge from the service, Fred spent many years working with his dad at West Mesa Pest Control.
Fred leaves behind to greatly mourn him, his mother, Sylvianne Horned Eagle Sherman; his father Joel Sherman; his sister, Lavonne Sherman; his precious niece Alexis Sherman; his step mother, Dorthy Lopez-Sherman, and his step dad, Thomas Nolcotti. Fred was predeceased by his brother, Robert Horned Eagle who preceded Fred into the spirit world where he has already welcomed Fred home. Fred will also be missed by his service dog, Deuce, who will miss his master immensely. Fred will also be so missed by his large family in South Dakota, family in Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, and his friends near and far from the Army and his many childhood friends.
A Native American Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2014 starting at 6:00 p.m. until Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Services following at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at 12:45 p.m., Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192
“A HERO HAS FALLEN” Fred M. Sherman entered “The Spirit World” on November 10, 2014 at age 45. Born in Yankton, SD on January 30, 1969 to Sylvianne (Nee) Horned Eagle Sherman and Joel Sherman, he was a proud enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Fred moved to Rio Rancho in 1975 attending Rio Rancho Elementary school, Taylor Mid School and graduated from Cibola HS in 1987. Fred was active in Little League Baseball, YAFL Football, Youth Soccer and Basketball at Cibola HS.
Fred proudly entered the United States Army on February 8, 1990 and after Basic Training, Advanced Medical Training he graduated “Paratrooper” School, earning his wings at Fort Benning, GA, and was permanently assigned to the 82nd Airborne as a Medical Specialist. Three days after the Gulf War broke out in early August of 1990, Fred was part of the first and original ground troops (The Ready Brigade) deployed to Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield and in Fred’s own words, “we were known as the speed bumps sent into the war zone to stop any further advance of Saddam Hussein’s incursion into Kuwait.” Fred was part of the victorious ground war and treated many injured soldiers, including enemy soldiers and was awarded the Combat Medical Badge, and many other combat awards. Upon returning to Ft Bragg, NC, home of the 82nd Airborne, Fred was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for his efforts in supporting the victims of Hurricane Andrew. Upon discharge from the service, Fred spent many years working with his dad at West Mesa Pest Control.
Fred leaves behind to greatly mourn him, his mother, Sylvianne Horned Eagle Sherman; his father Joel Sherman; his sister, Lavonne Sherman; his precious niece Alexis Sherman; his step mother, Dorthy Lopez-Sherman, and his step dad, Thomas Nolcotti. Fred was predeceased by his brother, Robert Horned Eagle who preceded Fred into the spirit world where he has already welcomed Fred home. Fred will also be missed by his service dog, Deuce, who will miss his master immensely. Fred will also be so missed by his large family in South Dakota, family in Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, and his friends near and far from the Army and his many childhood friends.
A Native American Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2014 starting at 6:00 p.m. until Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Services following at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at 12:45 p.m., Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192
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