Rolando Eduardo Pou, age 68 died on May 4th of 2023 after a short battle with cancer at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami, Florida.

He was a soldier until the end. Kind, gentle, and strong. Always a gentlemen to all who cared for him in his last days.

“Jimmy” or “Sgt. Pou” as some called him was ready to lend a helping hand and a loving grandfather like figure to Jayden Espada and Erielys Espada.

A lover of dogs and Jimi Hendrix, most people in town could spot Jimmy’s Jeep right away – a relic in it’s own right decked out in all things Army. Jimmy took pride in all his accomplishments as a soldier and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal by the Department of the United States Army.

The honor reads: ‘…an automatic rifleman in the second platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry, 2d Infantry Division. Specialist 4 Pou has demonstrated outstanding initiative and knowledge of the infantry needed to accomplish every task that Charlie Company has undertaken. In the highly demanding environment of the demilitarized zone mission in South Korea, his performance of duty has been truly exemplary. Specialist 4 Pou’s outstanding performance of duty is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects the great credit upon himself, the 2D Infantry Division and the United States Army.’

Jimmy retired as a Specialist 4 while serving almost 11 years in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Pou is survived by his daughter, Jackeline Pou Canela, son-in-law Leandro Canela, and granddaughter, Malu Pou Canela. He also leaves behind ex-wives Maritza Alcantara and Dinorah Pou.

Services will be held on Friday, May 18th at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church located at 6 Roosevelt Blvd Beverly Hills, FL 34465.

One of the last words Jimmy said to his daughter was ‘take care of my soldiers.’ We would like to fulfill his wish and help veterans who need assistance through the Rolando E. Pou Memorial Fund. With your support we will keep his memory a blessing by helping soldiers who need assistance finding a home. We are incredibly grateful for everyone's love and support. Please send funds to the Roland E. Pou Memorial Fund at; www.everloved.com/life-of/rol…

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