Saturday, September 17, 2011

Alvin C. Carr, United States Army Veteran


Alvin Carr passed away on August 31, 2011 at the age of 83.

Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II.

A funeral service was held on September 10, 2011 at the Branford Dawson Funeral in Temple, Texas. In attendance were the Patriot Guard Riders who formed a line of American flags to welcome the arriving family and friends.

An inurnment service was held on September 12 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery's Columbarium, at Killeen, Texas. Present to witness the service were the Patriot Guard Riders who formed a line of American flags to honor this member of "the greatest generation."

The urn containing Alvin's cremains was placed into a niche of the wall, and sealed for all time, and the American flag flew at half-staff on the hill above in his honor.

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