© 2024 Marfa Public Radio
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Lobby Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to Noon & 1 PM to 4 PM
For general inquiries: (432) 729-4578
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Memorial Day Marked By Prayer And Reflection In West Texas

Alpine, Fort Davis and Marfa marked Memorial Day with prayer and tribute to the men 
and women who lost their lives from World War 1 through to Afghanistan and Iraq.

In Fort Davis, money was raised to support disabled veterans and in Marfa, a mournful 'Reading of the Fallen' - naming each person who did not come home - was followed by a haunting rendition of "Taps", a melody that has been an official symbol of loss since 1874.

In all three locations, there were calls to increase healthy care delivery to veterans who carry physical or emotional scars with them every day.

Hear Vietnam War veteran Ramon Fontes, Jr. of Marfa, Texas. Marfa Public Radio spoke with him as he left a moving remembrance.

 

[gallery ids="18920,18921"]