A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Zero Stone Park earlier today. Wreaths were laid to honor each of our country’s wars/conflicts. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster and Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander read the county and city Memorial Day proclamations. The event concluded with veteran Joni McGee reading the names of veteran family members and friends that passed away over the past year.

The following were deceased veterans that were recognized during the ceremony:

Oscar Hernandez

Ralph M. Zamarippa, Jr

Jose "Joe": P Martinez

Donnie Wade Turner

Ramon P Monchie" Garcie,

Fidel Q Terrazas, Jr.,

Charles E. Sherrill, Jr

Jackie Douglas Prince

Eulalio "Eddie" Carrasco Rodriguez. Jr

Rafael Gilberto Sanchez

Richard Delmon Hodges

Alfonso Ponch Garcia

Orval Lee Bradley

Clarence Warren

Adolph Lopez

Juan Manuel Cordero Johnny

William Louis Dunbar

Blas Lopez

Billy Budd Waggoner

Donald Clay Pfiester

Jose Ben Gallegos

James Thomas Tinkler

Henry Perry Carley

Joe Isaac Carrillo

Lucio Vargas Covos

James William Milburn

Matias O Velasquez

Mickey Conn Smith