Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788

Pearl Harbor Day 🇺🇸 | December 7, 1941 Tomorrow, we pause to Honor the Americans whose lives were forever changed on this day 84 years ago. A quiet Sunday morning turned into one of the darkest moments in our nation’s history and one of the greatest displays of courage the world has ever seen. 2,403 Americans were killed. Hundreds more were wounded. And countless families received news that shattered their world. But amid the smoke, chaos, and fear, ordinary men and women showed extraordinary bravery. Sailors fought through fire. Medics risked their lives to pull others to safety. Service members stood their ground, not knowing if help would arrive in time. This is the legacy we remember today. Not just the attack, but the sacrifice, the valor, and the resilience of those who stood firm when the world changed around them. To the Heroes we lost, and to the families who still carry their memory: We see you. We Honor you. We will never forget. Let us live each day with the gratitude their sacrifice deserves.

The guys picking up the brass after another Honor Guard ceremony at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery

Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on Veterans Day after flag placement ❤️🇺🇲

Commissioner Buckingham encourages all Texans to attend the 2025 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on December 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Please join us in honoring the legacies of the heroic men and women in uniform who have proudly served our country. This holiday season, let us all remember and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. If you're interested in sponsoring a wreath or volunteering for the ceremony, please click the link below: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/174411/Overview/?relatedId=0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788

Photos from VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System's post

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788