Remembering Vanessa Guillen: These are some of the most poignant moments from her funeral services
HOUSTON – The world is remembering Vanessa Guillen on Friday and Saturday, and here are some of the most moving moments from social media and our full KPRC 2 coverage as remembrances unfolded in Houston.
This was a particularly powerful moment as people gathered along the route to pay their respects to the soldier.
Military service members carried Guillen’s casket into the auditorium for funeral services at Chavez High School, the same school where she attended and graduated from in 2018.
People arriving for the remembrance services were decked out in #Justice4Vanessa t-shirts and other garb celebrating her life.
Family members and friends gathered for the services. It was a moment of high emotion.
This service member attended the services for Guillen. When she approached Guillen’s casket, she saluted the fallen soldier.
The musical selections featured in the remembrance services told a story of Vanessa Guillen’s life, heritage and family background.
The rosary reading at the remembrance service on Friday was particularly powerful. All of the women taking part wore white and matching white masks.
What moments were the most poignant for you as you watched Vanessa Guillen’s services? Let us know in the comments.
