Worker who died in bridge collapse was loving, funny and ‘a motivating guy,’ says brother

[Michie]

OSV News) — In a video Maynor Suazo Sandoval shared with his family this past winter, the immigrant from Honduras highlighted the snow that was falling outside where he was doing construction work in Baltimore. He wanted his nephews and nieces to see how their uncle earned his money.

“Take care, all of you,” he said in his native Spanish. “I love you very much — a hug because life brought us here, the song said, so bless you all.”

Sandoval, who attended an evangelical Christian church in Owings Mills, was one of the six construction workers who perished March 26 when a cargo vessel apparently lost power, ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse. The workers, all immigrants from Mexico and Central America, had been filling potholes on the iconic bridge not far from the Port of Baltimore.

Remembered by his family​

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Worker who died in bridge collapse was loving, funny and 'a motivating guy,' says brother

Discover the heartbreaking story of Maynor Suazo Sandoval, a construction worker who tragically lost his life in the Baltimore bridge collapse.

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OSV News) — In a video Maynor Suazo Sandoval shared with his family this past winter, the immigrant from Honduras highlighted the snow that was falling outside where he was doing construction work in Baltimore. He wanted his nephews and nieces to see how their uncle earned his money.

“Take care, all of you,” he said in his native Spanish. “I love you very much — a hug because life brought us here, the song said, so bless you all.”

Sandoval, who attended an evangelical Christian church in Owings Mills, was one of the six construction workers who perished March 26 when a cargo vessel apparently lost power, ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse. The workers, all immigrants from Mexico and Central America, had been filling potholes on the iconic bridge not far from the Port of Baltimore.

Remembered by his family​

Continued below.

Worker who died in bridge collapse was loving, funny and 'a motivating guy,' says brother

Discover the heartbreaking story of Maynor Suazo Sandoval, a construction worker who tragically lost his life in the Baltimore bridge collapse.

www.oursundayvisitor.com

This is a sad one. It always seems that the kindest people pass away at the youngest ages. May Mr. Sandoval rest in peace, and my prayers for his family, his church and his circle. I am not in Maryland, but if I was, Mr. Sandoval would have been a great friend, as he was a great friend to many others. God bless his soul.


Here is a summary of the article, including Mr. Sandoval's favorite hobbies and how his generosity helped small soccer teams thrive in Central America, how he built an inn and a pawn shop to help the locals in Honduras:

The article by Marietha Góngora V, published on April 5, 2024, tells the story of Maynor Suazo Sandoval, a construction worker from Honduras who perished when a cargo vessel caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to collapse on March 26, 2024. Sandoval was one of six immigrants from Mexico and Central America who lost their lives during the tragedy.

The article focuses on the impact of Suazo Sandoval's death on his family, particularly his older brother Carlos, who speaks fondly of him and shares stories about his determination, entrepreneurial spirit, and generosity. Maynor was described as a "very loving and very funny" person who had a great capacity for work and was always motivating those around him.

Suazo Sandoval attended an evangelical Christian church in Owings Mills, and his family, including his wife and two children, lived in Maryland. His mother, Rosa Emerita Sandoval Paz, received the devastating news of her son's death when she was called while he was on the bridge. Since then, the family has been awaiting updates from state and federal agencies regarding the search and recovery of the bodies.

Two of the six workers' bodies have been recovered, but the search for the others continues. The family is planning a Christian burial for Maynor in Honduras, where his mother can say goodbye to him. Suazo Sandoval had already established a hotel and was about to open a pawn shop in Honduras before coming to the United States. His character and generosity inspired many, and his friends and colleagues continue to remember him fondly.

The tragedy has had a profound impact on the Suazo Sandoval family, who are still mourning the loss of Maynor and their father Jorge Alberto Suazo Maldonado, who passed away just nine months ago. The article concludes with a request from Carlos for those who knew his brother to remember and honor his memory by recalling the person he was, the laughter he provoked, the hugs he gave, and the footprints he left behind.