Kyle residents honor veterans with ceremony, parade

Since the age of 9, Marta Lyons never forgot Michael R. Dorman and Alfredo Lopez Jr., Kyle locals and Army soldiers who died in the Vietnam War.

Now at 64 years old, and with more time on her hands, Lyons organized a Veterans Day event to memorialize Dorman and Lopez Jr. while also honoring all those who have served.

“I always had a desire to recognize these two local young boys — our fallen heroes in the Vietnam war,” Lyons said. “As Kyle grows, I don’t want their names to be forgotten. I also wanted vets to come here, meet other vets and feel welcomed. They are Kyle’s heroes.”