Just days before Christmas, the coastal community of Rockport is filled with grief as residents mourn the loss of 28-year-old U.S. Army soldier Brandyn Allen.
With American flags held high, people from Aransas Pass and Rockport lined the streets to welcome home the fallen soldier on Tuesday. His escort was carried out by the Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard in a solemn reminder of sacrifice.
Rockport community mourns fallen U.S. Army soldier Brandyn Allen days before Christmas
Allen grew up in Rockport and was part of Hope Church Rockport, where he crossed paths with Vietnam War veteran Eddie Hollingshead during a church mission trip to Mexico.
“He’s a great volunteer and a great individual and just a very humble heart,” he said…