Sgt. Paul (Timothy) Sanchez, age 32, was born on March 5, 1974 in Irving, Texas. He was killed while valiantly serving his country in Baghdad on January 14, 2007. Timothy loved being a dad to his children, Ashliegh and Adrian, and he was a loving husband to his wife, Kym. He loved his mom, dad and sister, dearly. He was a wonderful uncle to his nieces, Courtney and Erin. He was loved, admired and highly respected by his uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. He has brought great honor to the Sanchez/DeLaTorre family; he will be deeply missed and never forgotten by his family, friends and country. His bravery earned him The Purple Heart, The Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Timothy had completed his first tour in Iraq in 2005 and was serving his second tour of duty. Timothy was assigned to 543rd Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, New York. Upon completing his second tour in Iraq, Sgt. Sanchez planned to return to Irving, Texas to become an Irving police officer. His love for his family, community, and country further demonstrates the loving heart of this soldier. He is survived by his wife, Kym Sanchez; his children, Ashliegh and Adrian; his parents, Paul and Kathy; his sister, Tina Sanchez; his nieces, Courtney and Erin Sanchez; his grandparents, Rosa DeLaTorre, and Juan and Irene Sanchez; 29 aunts and uncles; 76 cousins; and numerous friends. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday with an evening service to begin at 7 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 1715 North Britain Road in Irving. Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2007 also at Family Worship Center. Rev. Gerald Patterson officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.