Hundreds of mourners filled Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano on Saturday, Aug. 1, to say goodbye to U.S. Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, the 19-year-old Hebron High School graduate whose death in Jordan sent shockwaves through Lewisville ISD families in Flower Mound, Highland Village and across the district's 62 campuses.

Gonzales, a 2025 Hebron graduate from Carrollton, was one of two American soldiers killed July 17 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in an Iranian strike while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. mission against the Islamic State. Her death and that of 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan marked the 15th and 16th American service members killed in the war with Iran, according to the Pentagon.

She was 19.

Lewisville ISD released a statement saying the district was heartbroken, noting that Gonzales had walked the halls of Hebron as a student, classmate and friend before enlisting. The district said her decision to serve after graduation spoke to her character and that her memory would always have a home in the LISD community.

Before the church service, hundreds joined an Honor Ride that began at Maverick Harley-Davidson in Carrollton, traveled along Interstate 35E and up Josey Lane to Hebron High School, where participants observed a moment of silence. The ride returned on Old Denton Road to the dealership, Fox 4 reported.

Inside Prestonwood, an honor guard presented the colors and bagpipes played "Amazing Grace." Outside, the Carrollton Fire Department raised a large American flag. Photos from throughout Gonzales's life filled a screen at the front of the sanctuary.

Brig. Gen. Glenn Henke of the U.S. Army's 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command remembered Gonzales as someone whose personality shaped her unit. "Her attitude, her dedication and her humor made her a leader who could help point the unit in the right direction. Soldiers like that are special," Henke said.

Speaking for the family, uncle Alfredo Muniz told mourners Gonzales had dreamed of military service from an early age and first walked into a recruiting office at 17. Prestonwood senior pastor Jack Graham also spoke and shared a message from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump with those in attendance.

The Carrollton American Legion Post 597 held a fundraiser during the Honor Ride, with proceeds going directly to Gonzales's family. The post also helped arrange transportation for the family to travel to Delaware to accompany her body home to Texas.

Carrollton city leaders have worn black and purple ribbons at council meetings in Gonzales's honor. Black and purple were her favorite colors. The city is planning a permanent memorial, according to Fox 4, though no date or location has been announced. Residents who wish to support the family can contact American Legion Post 597 in Carrollton.