Army Pfc. Isabella Gonzales, the 19-year-old Carrollton soldier killed last month in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, was buried with military honors Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
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Family, friends and fellow service members gathered at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for the morning service.<\/p>\n
The fallen soldier’s remains were driven through the cemetery in a hearse,\u00a0followed by a procession of vehicles carrying her family, servicemen in vans, veteran bikers, friends and community members.<\/p>\n
American flags waved as the motorcade traveled from the cemetery entrance to Gonzales’ final resting place. As the procession passed, a man stood alone on the street. Holding a cane in his left hand, he raised his right hand to his forehead, giving a final, respectful salute.<\/p>\n
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Lines of mourners surrounded a committal shelter at the cemetery as Gonzales\u2019s family and loved ones sat inside and said their goodbyes. Among the crowd stood veterans wearing leather biker vests, active servicemen in uniform and loved ones wearing shirts with pictures of Gonzales printed across the front.<\/p>\n
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A soldier from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment performs \u201cTaps” during a funeral service for Pvt. Isabella Gonzales at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Dallas. Gonzales was killed in an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.<\/p>\n
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The crowd at the service grew large, leaving many to stand outside the shelter, unable to hear. Still, the line of people outside followed the lead of everyone in front of them and took their hats hats off during prayers.<\/p>\n
After the prayers concluded, a line of servicemen lifted their rifles and fired three times, performing the three-volley salute in honor of the fallen soldier. The funeral attendees stood still as the gunshots echoed throughout the cemetery.<\/p>\n
Gunsmoke lingered as the bugle blared “Taps,” the honorary 24-note call signaling the end of Gonzales’ service. White doves were released in remembrance and peace for the soldier.<\/p>\n
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Related<\/strong>: Condolences mount for 19-year-old Carrollton native killed in Iranian attack<\/a><\/p>\n The burial follows a public memorial service held Saturday evening<\/a> at Prestonwood Baptist Church\u2019s Plano campus and an Honor Ride benefiting Gonzales\u2019 family.<\/p>\n The motorcycle ride began at Maverick Harley-Davidson in Carrollton, traveled along Josey Lane to Hebron High School and returned to the dealership on Old Denton Road.<\/p>\n Soldiers from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment perform a three-volley salute during a funeral service for Pvt. Isabella Gonzales at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Dallas. Gonzales was killed in an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.<\/p>\n El\u00edas Valverde II\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n Related<\/strong>: Community memorial service for Isabella Gonzales set for Saturday evening<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Gonzales graduated from Hebron in 2025 and enlisted in the Army in April that year. She joined the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command in January.<\/p>\n She served as a 14P air and missile defense crewmember with the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. The battalion is part of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade under the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command in Ansbach, Germany.<\/p>\n Gonzales was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve when she was killed July 17 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.<\/p>\n She was one of three soldiers who died as a result of the attack. Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died the following day from his injuries. Army Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, who served in Gonzales\u2019 battalion, was also killed after initially being listed as missing.<\/p>\n Veterans salute as the hearse carrying Pvt. Isabella Gonzales arrives at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Dallas.<\/p>\n El\u00edas Valverde II \/ The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n The Army posthumously promoted Gonzales from private to private first class.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Her remains were returned to the United States during a dignified transfer<\/a> July 22 at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. An Army carry team moved Gonzales\u2019 flag-draped transfer case as President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other officials attended and saluted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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