Fallen Texas National Guard Soldier Honored by State and Local Governments

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Flags across parts of Texas are flying at half-staff to honor the Texas National Guard soldier whose body was recovered this week near Eagle Pass.

Specialist Bishop Evans, of Arlington, was a graduate of Mansfield High School. He was reportedly trying two save two migrants who were struggling to cross the Rio Grande River when he went missing last Friday.

Governor Abbott ordered flags at half-staff shortly after Evans’ body was recovered.

I ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor TX Guard Specialist Bishop Evans who died while serving in the line of duty during Operation Lone Star.

This brave young man gave his last full measure of devotion to his state & country.

His heroism will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/ljeCpoZgje
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 25, 2022

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said on Tuesday that Tarrant County will also honor SPC Evans.

Texas National Guard Specialist Bishop Evans, from Arlington, Texas, died along the border while serving in the line of duty. We honor his brave service and sacrifice and extend our heartfelt prayers to his family. Flags are flown in Tarrant County at half-staff in his honor. pic.twitter.com/3bkSTPK6dZ
— Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley (@judge_whitley) April 26, 2022