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(1961-2025) Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1961, Victor Elsberry Hardy served in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, he worked in security for the Chandler Unified School District and founded the Chandler High School Gospel Choir. Known as “The Singing Pastor of Prayer,” Victor exemplified unity and encouragement. As co-founder and president of Chandler Men of Action, he helped raise more than $35,000 annually for scholarships and programs mentoring young men. The City of Chandler honored him with the Martin Luther King Jr. “Keeping the Dream Alive” Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received the Women’s Federation for World Peace First Gentleman and Father’s Award for his dedication to fatherhood and his inspiration to the community. Victor was a proud life member of American Legion Post 35 in Chandler, Arizona.