Memorial Day

World War II veteran (Navy) John Dunn, left, who will be 97 in August, is shown with his wife Linnea while attending the Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 26, 2025.  Approximately 600 were in attendance.  Rain chances moved the event indoors.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

World War II veteran (Navy) John Dunn, left, who will be 97 in August, is shown with his wife Linnea while attending the Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 26, 2025. Approximately 600 were in attendance. Rain chances moved the event indoors. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Speaker honors fallen through storytelling

At the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Sun City, this year’s keynote speaker — Major Jay Lardizabal, U.S. Army, Retired — spoke about honoring those who gave their life for their country, not through recounting how they died, but through stories that honor their legacy.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Photos: Governor Greg Abbott speaks at Sun City Memorial Day service

Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29. The service honored the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have  given their lives in service to the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Governor Greg Abbott coming to Sun City for Memorial Day program

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year’s event begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive.