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by Sarah Weede
n the heart of the South Plains, Texas community, that burden
a sacred promise to our is being lifted. The cemetery is
Ination’s heroes is finally being scheduled to open on December
fulfilled. The West Texas State 12, 2025.
Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock The cemetery will offer a range
is well on its way to becoming a Every element of construction of interment options: double-
permanent and dignified resting has been approached with care depth crypts for casket burials,
place for Veterans and their and intention. The administration 600 columbarium niches, 3,000
loved ones—right here at home. building is nearing completion. in-ground inurnment spaces, a
This 33-acre development, part The committal shelter—designed scattering garden, and a memorial
of a 100-acre site, is more than a to shield families from wind, sun, wall for engraving the names
construction project. It’s a lasting and rain—is underway. Rustic of those cremated. At its center,
tribute to courage, sacrifice, and fencing surrounds the grounds, a flag-lined circle will proudly
the unbreakable bond between a and an irrigation pond, now lined fly both the United States and
community and its defenders. and filling, will nourish the green Texas flags in honor of those who
spaces that will soon welcome served.
For too long, Veterans from loved ones and honor the fallen.
this region have had to travel One of the most touching features Already, more than 1,175 Veterans
hours—often in times of grief—to is the Carillon Bell Tower, made and their dependents have pre-
lay their loved ones to rest in a possible through generous registered for burial. For many,
Veterans cemetery. That distance donations from the Friends of this is not just a final resting
made mourning even harder. the West Texas State Veterans place—it is a long-awaited
Now, thanks to the unwavering Cemetery. Its future chimes will homecoming. It’s a place where
dedication of the Texas Veterans echo across the grounds, offering families will gather, memories will
Land Board, local leaders, Veteran moments of reflection, reverence, be honored, and legacies will be
advocates, and a proud West and peace. kept alive.
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