Southeast Texas Veterans’ Memorials

Honoring Veterans in East Texas and the Beaumont Region Golden Triangle Veteran’s Memorials Southeast Texas has a rich history of military service. Our boys (and more than a few of our girls) left their family farms, school, and good jobs in the oil fields and refineries to serve in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Many did not return. Many more have gone on peacefully at home, never having had a chance to share their stories. This time of year, families look to... Read More

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Beaumont Announces Memorial Day Activities

Senior Citizen’s Calendar for Beaumont and Southeast Texas Memorial Day Observation at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Forest Lawn Funeral Home will be hosting special activities for Memorial Day in Beaumont. The day will honor the memory of Southeast Texas veterans. If you have been looking for an inspiring Beaumont Memorial Day observation, you will be welcomed at Forest Lawn’s Southeast Texas Veteran’s Memorial Garden. There will be speakers and live music. Memorial... Read More

SETX Supports our Soldiers

One day I was driving on Highway 69 in Beaumont when a loud “ping” signaled that it was time to fill up on gas. I pulled off on Lucas and into the corner gas station. A fully uniformed soldier was standing with his military duffel. It was on my heart to go over and say something, but I first started the tedious process of gassing up my vehicle- inserting my credit card, putting in my pin, selecting the fuel type. In that short time, less than a couple of minutes, my heart... Read More