The Brief
- Memorial Day events and tributes were held across the state of Texas on Monday to remember those who gave their lives for their country.
- Cemeteries in Dallas and Fort Worth held tributes to the fallen heroes interred at those sites with cannon salutes and bagpipe salutes.
- Carry The Load saw hundreds carry backpacks to Reverchon Park, signifying the load carried by those who serve our country.
DALLAS – All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year’s Memorial Day observances.
Local cemeteries honor fallen veterans
In Dallas, a wreath and flag were placed at DFW National Cemetery for every armed forces member who is interred at the site.
The names of each service member were read aloud in remembrance, followed by a cannon salute.
In Fort Worth, the Mount Olivet Cemetery observed its 97th Memorial Day service, one of the longest observances in the country.
Bagpipes were played in honor of the fallen veterans buried at the cemetery.…