Texas will pause this weekend to honor one of its own.

Private First Class Isabella Gonzales, a young soldier from Carrollton, will be remembered during a public memorial service at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. Family, friends, fellow service members, and members of the community are expected to gather to celebrate her life and honor her sacrifice. The memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, with a burial service at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Sunday.

Isabella answered the call to serve her country at a young age, and she made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. While no words can ease the pain felt by those who knew and loved her, moments like these remind us that behind every uniform is a son, daughter, sibling, friend, and neighbor whose life mattered deeply.

Please keep Isabella’s family, her fellow soldiers, and everyone grieving this tremendous loss in your thoughts and prayers. May we never forget the courage and sacrifice of those who stand willing to defend our nation.

Rest in peace, PFC Isabella Gonzales. Thank you for your service.  Texas will remember.