{"id":393572,"date":"2026-07-31T15:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393572\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:45:16","slug":"north-texas-honors-fallen-carrollton-soldier-ahead-of-weekend-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393572\/","title":{"rendered":"North Texas honors fallen Carrollton soldier ahead of weekend funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CARROLLTON, Texas – A North Texas community is coming together to honor a fallen soldier. They are making ribbons on Friday ahead of 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales\u2019s funeral this weekend.<\/p>\n

Isabella Gonzales Remembered \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Services will be held on Saturday for Gonzales, who grew up in Carrollton and graduated from Hebron High School in 2025. She joined the United States Army shortly after graduation.<\/p>\n

There will be an honor ride beginning at 11 a.m. at Maverick Harley-Davidson that runs along Interstate 35E, up Josey Lane to Hebron High School, and then returns on Old Denton Road to the store.<\/p>\n

Gonzales\u2019s funeral service will be at 6 p.m. at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.<\/p>\n

What you can do:<\/p>\n

Volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. on Friday at Hebron High School to make ribbons that will pay tribute to Gonzales\u2019s life and legacy.<\/p>\n

The ribbons will be distributed during Saturday\u2019s funeral service as a symbol of remembrance and support for her family.<\/p>\n

Carrollton soldier killed in Iran war \"PREVIOUS \"PREVIOUS <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Gonzales died on July 17 in an Iranian strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan. She and another soldier were supporting a U.S. mission against the Islamic State when they were killed defending against the incoming Iranian strikes.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Hebron High School is part of the Lewisville Independent School District. The district shared a statement shortly after Gonzales\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

“Not long ago, Isabella walked the halls of Hebron as a student, a classmate and a friend. Her decision to serve after graduation speaks volumes of her character,” the district said. “On behalf of the students, staff and families of Lewisville ISD, we extend our deepest sympathy to Isabella’s family, her friends and all who loved her. We are holding them close during this incredibly difficult time.”<\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

At a recent Carrollton City Council meeting, leaders wore black and purple ribbons, Gonzales\u2019s favorite colors, to honor her life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carrollton is planning to create a permanent memorial for Gonzales in the city and will hold a vigil at a community church this weekend following her funeral.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story comes from Hebron High School, Lewisville ISD, Carrollton city leaders, representatives for the family, and past news coverage.<\/p>\n

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