Texas State Guard

The Texas State Guard remains prepared to answer the call and serve the State of Texas whenever needed.

Texas State Guard,

As we approach Memorial Day, we pause as a nation and as a military force to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. Memorial Day is more than a holiday or the beginning of summer; it is a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by generations of Americans who answered the call to serve something greater than themselves.

Every member of the military understands that service carries sacrifice. Families endure separation, service members place duty before comfort, and many willingly stand in harm’s way to defend their fellow citizens, their communities, and the ideals of this nation. Memorial Day honors those who gave everything in that service. Their courage, devotion, and selflessness form the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy today.

For the Texas State Guard, Memorial Day also serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of service. While our missions focus on supporting the people of Texas during disasters, emergencies, and times of need, we remain part of a proud military tradition rooted in duty, sacrifice, and service to others. We stand alongside those who have worn the uniform before us and carry forward the values they defended.

As Texas Guard Service Members, we honor the fallen not only through remembrance but through how we serve today with professionalism, compassion, readiness, and commitment to our fellow Texans and our nation.

This Memorial Day, I ask each of you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and the families they have left behind. Their legacy lives on in our continued service and in our commitment to uphold the ideals they fought to protect.

I appreciate your dedication to the Texas State Guard, the Texas Military Department, the State of Texas, and our nation.

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Respectfully,

Major General Roger O. Sheridan
Commanding General, Texas State Guard