Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in service over the past year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
“In this Capitol, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, we recognize Texas service members who were killed while serving since our last Memorial Day ceremony in this chamber. The legacy of these extraordinary men and women lives on because they fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. We honor their dedication, we remember their sacrifice, and we celebrate their lives.”
The event was attended by Speaker Dustin Burrows, Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman Kelly Hancock, House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Cole Hefner, Representative Philip Cortez, along with other legislators and families of service members.
During the ceremony, Governor Abbott recognized several fallen service members: Staff Sergeant Felix Berrios from the United States Army; Major Tobin Lewis from the United States Marine Corps; and Navy Seal Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Ingram from the United States Navy Seals.
