Herriman High School Mourns Former Band Director
Herriman band students, parents, alum and the marching banc community are mourning the loss of their beloved former band director, Raymond Hernandez, AKA "Nandez".
Last year, after band camp, Raymond announced to the kids that he was diagnosis with stage 4 colon cancer. The kids, parents, and community response was "forte", meaning loud and strong.
He kept marching on doing whatever he could for his students, but in October things took a turn. His body forced him to stay home, too weak to teach. So, the other teachers did what they could to sub for him. Students and parents supported him during every treatment, during the holidays by playing holiday songs outside his home, etc.
Unfortunately, last Tuesday, our band family learned that the 26 years old director, lost his battle. He made a HUGE impact to both my kids, other kids, and the entire Herriman High School Community.
Here's his funeral information. https://www.larkinmortuary.com/obituary/view/raymond-j-hernandez/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFDL9lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaUVmG_P7-h0A7unonG-zVf-TkTOWi3IX5B5OHqa0BPRLtgndyUmBRnZ_A_aem_86QoZndn2D6EBkkpuMLiNA
In memory of every cancer patient, family member, and friend who has lost their battle with cancer and those who continue to conquer it! Be strong!!!