Funeral Services Set for Pfc Kristian Menchaca

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[TexKat]

Funeral arrangements are made for Pfc Kristian Menchaca who was killed a week ago today near Baghdad.

His family had requested that his remains be flown to Brownsville instead of McAllen. On Friday afternoon Congressman Solomon Ortiz told Action 4 News their wishes have been granted.

Menchaca's body will be flown into the Brownsville airport on a military plane. The remains are expected to arrive around 12:45 Monday afternoon.

A special unit from Ft. Campbell has been assigned to greet the plane. The 101st Screaming Eagles Military Funeral Detachment will be sent to Brownsville to receive PFC Menchaca and will remain until the funeral services.

They normally have 9 members, but 11 are being sent.

The City of Brownsville would like citizens to line the road in show of patriotism as his remains make their way from the airport to the Brownsville Events Center.

Once his body arrives in the Valley the viewing and funeral mass will take place at the Brownsville Events Center on Paredes Line Road.

On Tuesday a public visitation will take place from 10am until 7pm. The rosary will be from 7pm until 9pm.

Then on Wednesday visitations will take place from 8am to 10am. The funeral mass will begin at 10am.

The body of the 23-year old Army soldier will then be taken to Buena Vista Memorial Park where he will buried with full military honors.

The University of Texas at Brownsville is coordinating a memorial fund for the soldier's family.

Donations are being accepted at the Veterans Upward Bound Office in the Lightner Center, Room 103. Checks can be made to Maria Vasquez, the mother of PFC Menchaca.

The university will then give all the money to Vasquez and her family.

If you would like to make a donation you can call David Rivera, Coordinator of the Veterans Upward Bound program, (956) 882-7127 (office) , 459-3925 (cell) or at david.f.rivera@utb.edu.

Donations are also being accepted at any Texas State Banks throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Checks should be made out to Maria G. Vasquez (account # 8599416). Please note on the check: PFC Kristian Menchaca /funeral expenses.

[TexKat]

Thank you and Rest in Peace Pfc Kristian Menchaca

[TexKat]

Thank you and Rest in Peace Pfc Kristian Menchaca

[Jet Jaguar]

Rest in Peace bro.

[MOgirl]

Hello,

My prayers go out to this young soldier, who suffered so much and to his family and friends as they grieve. God Bless.

Glad to be here, MOgirl

[rockabyebaby]

Thank you for your service to our country Pfc Menchaca, may God rest your soul.

[CremeSaver]

Dear Lord, I know that you have already welcomed Kristian and Thomas into your loving embrace. Please bestow extra special blessings upon them and their families. Amen.

[AnnaZ]

Golly, this just breaks my heart. May he receive all honors due, may his family find peace, may he find rest. Wish I could be there.

[Marine_Uncle]

Prayers for this young soldier's family in their time of loss and grieve. So young and so full of life. He served his country with honor. Now let the good Lord provide him with one of those mansions in the sky.

[Mr. Silverback]

A hero proved. Let us remember that, as Paul wrote, his suffering consisted of "light and momentary troubles" compared to the unending glory that is before him now.

[Sisku Hanne]

Kristian and Thomas's names will be written on my heart, with honor and loving gratitude, as long as I live.

God bless and strengthen their loved ones in this time of overwhelming sorrow.

[Clara Lou]

Golly, this just breaks my heart. May he receive all honors due, may his family find peace, may he find rest. Wish I could be there.
Amen.

[SE Mom]

Godspeed, Soldier.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

(Author Unknown)

[stickandpucknut]

If ANY loonie left wackos showup to protest this tar and feathering for each one sounds good.

[Landry Fan]

RIP, Pfc. Menchaca. Prayers for you and your family.

[ground_fog]

I will never forget your sacrifice and I will spend the rest of my life making sure as many people as possible do not either.

Rest in Peace.

[AnnaZ]

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.

Ain't it just the truth.

A FReeper posted the whole poem a week or so ago. I had never read it before. It is heartbreaking.

We are so blessed to have so many who take up this call voluntarily in America. Sometimes I almost feel shamed.

These two poor, brave young men who died such horrible deaths deserve the best that Heaven has to offer. And their families need our prayers for a peace that must at times seem so difficult to attain. I cannot begin to imagine their horror and suffering.

Let us remember all those in uniform in our prayers tonight, and also those who were there to kiss them good-bye.

[Bittersweetmd]

Does anyone know what Pfc Kristian Menchaca occupation was? Were the two soldiers infantry?

[Thebaddog]

I'm hoping that there is some major payback coming to the devils that murdered these two young men. I pray for the souls of our two soldiers, but I don't what what happened to be forgotten.

[Bittersweetmd]

I have been praying for the soldier's families. Also that God's justice will be accomplished to the torturers and murderers of our finest and best . Not one time have these terrorists lived up to normal war time conventions on how to treat prisoners of war. They are worst than animals. They have no regard for law. And no regard for truth. May God Bless our Troops.

[Lucky2]

The face of a hero, now in heaven. May peace be with the family at this time of grief.