A memorial service will be held for U.S. Army Private Isabella Gonzales in Plano, Texas, on Saturday. Gonzales, a Carrollton resident, was killed during Iranian strikes at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, where she was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. mission against the Islamic State group.
Community Comes Together to Honor Gonzales
More than 400 volunteers, including students, teachers, military members, and volunteers, spent Friday making over 5,000 purple and black memorial ribbons, the favorite colors of the 2025 Hebron High School graduate. The memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. at Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, Texas 75093.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mourned Gonzales in a statement following her death in Jordan earlier this month. “Texas mourns the loss of Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, killed in action serving our nation in Jordan. She was just 19 years old. Her courage and sacrifice represent the very best of Texas,” Abbott said.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also released a statement honoring Gonzales. “Today, we lift up and honor the family of Private Isabella Gonzales. We pray that your hearts find comfort during this difficult time. This is such a tragic loss. Thank you for your service, Pvt. Gonzales, from a grateful Nation,” Paxton said.
Original reporting: Richardson, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
