On a gray December day just before Christmas, Rockport’s quiet streets turned into a solemn corridor of flags, salutes, and silence as PVT Brandyn Allen came home for the final time. An honor guard from Joint Base San Antonio led the transfer, while neighbors stood at parade rest along the route, many with hands over hearts as the procession moved through the small coastal town.
A public memorial service is planned later this weekend at Hope Church Rockport, giving friends, family, and anyone who watched Allen grow up a chance to say goodbye together.
Funeral Plans And Military Honors
According to Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, PVT Brandyn N. Allen, 28, was born on October 4, 1997, and died on December 14, 2025. The funeral notice states that a memorial service will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Hope Church Rockport, followed by full military honors at Rockport Cemetery.
The family has invited the public to take part in remembering Allen’s life and service, a gesture that reflects how deeply rooted he was in the community.
Escort And Return
KRIS 6 News reported that neighbors in both Aransas Pass and Rockport came out to line the route as the Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard escorted Allen home. The scene was marked by American flags, quiet salutes, and more than a few tears from those who knew him and those who only knew that one of their own had served…