Valley Masonic Lodge #175 of Burnet held a Veterans Day program on Saturday, Nov. 8, honoring all veterans, but also ceremoniously honoring a fallen Burnet soldier and his family.

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. The federal holiday always falls on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week.

U.S. Army Capt. Jason E. Holbrook, 28, died on July 29, 2010 after suffering mortal wounds from an improvised explosive device while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was a graduate of Burnet High School and the United States Military Academy, better known as West Point. He also completed the Special Forces Qualification Course and went on to become a green beret and Army ranger. He was awarded a bronze star , a purple heart , and a meritorious service medal .

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