Tyler’s Alexander Missildine among those recognized by governor at Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony

Published 6:30 pm Saturday, May 25, 2019

Spc. Alexander Missildine

United States Army Spc. Alexander Missildine, of Tyler, was among those honored by Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday at the Texas Legislature’s Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol.

The governor recognized the five Texans who lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces since 2017, and honored all those who have died in military service since the nation’s founding.

“It is our duty to honor those that died in service to this great nation and sacrificed everything to keep us free,” Abbott said. “Our fallen military heroes were more than remarkable soldiers. They were sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, siblings, friends and members of our communities. May we use today and everyday as an opportunity to remember our fallen heroes.”

In addition to Missildine, Abbott recognized Army Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, of Austin; Army Sgt. Cameron Meddock, of Spearman; Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lee M. Smith, of Arlington; and Army Sgt. Allen Levi Stigler Jr., of Arlington.