Brownwood’s Military and Family Support Group asks the community to come together to show support and respect for fallen Marine Cpl. Tevan Nguyen and his family by lining the streets along the funeral procession route.
Cpl. Nguyen’s service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at Indian Creek Cemetery, (south from Brownwood 4.2 miles on Highway 377, turn left on 45, 3 miles turn right on County Road 237, which is the road after Havins Unit).
The group would like for people to start lining the streets at 2:45pm Thursday from the south side of the Truman Harlow Overpass and along the route to the cemetery.
Joyce Leidig of the Military & Family Support Group said that the community can honor Cpl. Tevan Nguyen and his family by lining the streets to show respect and appreciation for making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
“This family needs us right now and has indicated, when they were asked, they would appreciate the show of support,” stated Leidig.
Cpl. Tevan Nguyen, United States Marine Corps, was killed in action on December 28th while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Tevan has numerous family members in the Brownwood area. Click Here for the full obituary.
