Veronica Carbajal places a candle at a mural for Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen in Austin, Texas, on Monday July 6, 2020. Guillen went missing from Fort Hood in April, and is believed to have been killed by another soldier. The mural was created Saturday and Sunday by artists Fili Mendieta and Arturo Silva. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) (Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman)
After an ongoing search, recovery and investigation, Army Pfc. Vanessa Guillen is finally being laid to rest.
Guillen was last seen on April 22 at her Army base in Fort Hood, Texas.
The missing soldier was recovered on June 30 when investigators found her remains near the Leon River.
After more than three months since her disappearance, arranged funeral services are taking place for Guillen, challenging her loved ones to bid their final goodbyes.
Family and friends of the fallen soldier have taken to social media to share their thoughts ahead of Friday’s public memorial service.
Woke up and gave the biggest sigh. 😔 praying for the right things to say today, the strength to endure whatever comes our way.
The open memorial service including prayer, praise, announcements, testimonials, divine mercy, a living rosary and obsequies will take place at Cesar E. Chavez High School, Guillen’s alma mater.
