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Tuesday is the final day San Antonio residents can order Christmas wreaths to place on the graves of veterans buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Cherished tradition of leaving coins at gravesites, with time, can eventually stain the gleaming white marble headstones that must be cleaned by using a sander.
More than 40,000 new burial and cremated spaces will soon be available to continue to extend the life of the cemetery until the mid 2040's.
Volunteers are being sought to place miniature flags at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday held a memorial ceremony dedicating new headstones for 17 World War I Black soldiers, who were wrongly court martialed back in 1917.
A nonprofit involved in laying wreaths on graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is short on donations, and as a result, many may not get a wreath this holiday season.
Hundreds of volunteers took time to honor and remember veterans at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Sunday, placing small American flags at 125,000 sites.
A nonprofit that is involved in laying wreaths on graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery says they are short on donations and as a result, many may not get a wreath this year.
Hundreds of people gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday morning to honor the men and women who lost their lives defending the nation.
On Memorial Day, the rows of gravesites at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery will be accompanied with U.S. flags, a tradition that was briefly put on pause when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will hold a memorial service for unaccompanied veterans on Wednesday morning.
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On Memorial Day, we remember the lives of servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice, but also the life of a local man who witnessed some of the worst loss of life.
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SAN ANTONIO A soldier from San Antonio who was killed in a rollover vehicle crash in Afghanistan was laid to rest on Wednesday. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, 21, on Wednesday morning. The Department of Defense says Ibarria was killed when his vehicle rolled over in a crash on July 3, in Farah, Afghanistan. Ibarrias remains were transported through Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 17. Related: He will be severely missed,: Division mourns loss of soldier from San Antonio killed in rollover crash
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SAN ANTONIO – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will resume committal services for families who are interring their loved ones beginning Tuesday. “We are pleased to resume committal services and military funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery,” said Cemetery Director Aubrey David. In keeping with federal, state and local guidance, committal and memorial services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will be limited to 10 family members and guests at the service. Families may also contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office or the cemetery directly to schedule a memorial service after June 29. To make burial arrangements or schedule a memorial service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery or any VA national cemetery, contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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SAN ANTONIO – The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery honored servicemen and women Wednesday morning with a private wreath-laying ceremony. WATCH: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery holds Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremonyWednesday’s ceremony was closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release. The traditional public Memorial Day ceremony has been canceled this year. Memorial Day public ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will not be held this yearInstead, veterans, servicemembers, family members and the community were encouraged to view Wednesday’s ceremony via local media. “This year, by necessity, will be different from past Memorial Day observances,” said Aubrey David, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery director.
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SAN ANTONIO – A graveside service was held Saturday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, honoring the life of Sgt. 1st Class Javier J. Gutierrez, 28, of San Antonio. Sergeant from San Antonio killed in Afghanistan attack, per U.S. Army officialsSgt. Gutierrez, who went by his middle name Jaguar, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group out of Elgin Air Force Base in Florida. During his time serving in the Army, officials say Gutierrez received several awards, which included the Army Commendation Medal (1OLC); Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2); Army Service Ribbon; Expert Infantry and Parachutist Badges; and the Special Forces Tab.
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Veterans Day marked at Fort Sam Houston National CemeteryPublished: November 11, 2019, 12:40 pmThe Department of Veterans Affairs paid tribute Monday for the service and sacrifice of veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
SAN ANTONIO – The Department of Veterans Affairs paid tribute Monday for the service and sacrifice of veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The ceremony included remarks by Dr. Kat Strauss, Air Force, LTC (Ret.). Elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, attended the event. The master of ceremony was Tom Earnest. The Texas Children’s Choir, the MacArthur High School AJROTC and the Beethoven Band performed at the ceremony.
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Under threatening rainy skies Monday morning, more than 100 people visited Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for a special Memorial Day ceremony. "The biggest reason was I have three boys, and I want them to grow up and appreciate Memorial Day and the sacrifices our veterans have made," Sherfy said. Sherfy said he was impressed by the size of the crowd on a day when there were ominous rain clouds. For one woman who came to the ceremony, this Memorial Day was extra special. "We have a memorial in our home for my father and we see it every day.
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