My name is Laura Serna Marquez.  I am a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  I am dedicated to our veterans and my community. Semper Fi!

Know your Brownsville WAA Coordinator

Ms. Leonor Combs,Harlingen, Texas Coordinator and myself, approached the media to make the public aware of our task. 

We approached the media for assistance

Our wreaths were delivered on time

Our local boys scouts assisted with the Color Guard

Our local veterans assisted by branch of service to place the Ceremonial Greaths

Marines come together to answer the call

We love it when our community comes to promise sponsorship

A promise

Local Girls Scouts have assisted every year with placing of wreaths on our veterans' graves

Local veterans volunteered to place wreaths on our veterans' graves

Boys Scouts and Brownsville VFW Post #2035

Brownsville VFW Post # 2035 did the 21 Gun Salute

Ceremonial Wreaths

Brownsville Veterans Park

USMC veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

U.S. Navy veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

USMC Veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

WAA message

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

USMC Veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

USMC veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

U.S. Navy veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

USMC veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

U. S. Navy veteran

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

Our city cemetery does not a designated area for veterans but these happened to be close by. Different branches, eras and ranks

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

WAA Message

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

Even though the city was very cooperative, we had to jump many hoops in order to get this event going this year. The cemetery is closed to the public due to vandalism done to many of the tombs.

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

Mr. Dave, supervisor in charge of the cemetery made the task of identifying a veterans tomb easier by placing a flag on each one.

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

Ms Laura Serna Marquez, USMC veteran and coordinator of WAA Brownsville, explains and demonstrates to U.S. Navy veteran Mr. Dave Parsons the proper way to lay the wreaths.

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

USMC veteran, Laura Serna Marquez, carried her emotional support Chihuahua dog named Dory throughout the event.

Brownsville Old City Cemetery

Distribution of wreaths

Volunteers

Distribution of wreaths

Volunteers

Wreaths!

Volunteers

Girls Scouts are ready

Volunteers

Our Boys Scouts paying respect

Volunteers

A local US Marine Veteran pays his respects

Volunteers

Our Girl Scouts laying the wreath on a veteran's tomb

Volunteers

Respecting and Honoring

Honor and Respect

Honor and Respect for those who served

Honors Ceremony

A James Pace Women's Honor Choir volunteer, sang the National Anthem

Honors Ceremony

The Scouts leader shows his patriotism. Leading by example

Honors Ceremony