McALLEN — School students, faculty and the community gathered here Friday evening to cherish two fallen Nikki Rowe warriors, Adan De La Cruz and Kevin Uriel Martinez with hundreds in attendance, showing support and unity during a time of grieving in the city.
Sergio Lopez holds up a flag during a memorial for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan DE La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Rowe football player Victor Lively hugs Edith Garza during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Memorial High School student Isabela Garcia wipes a tear from her eye as she leans on Vianey Hernandez during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A photo of Kevin Uriel Martinez rest on a table during a memorial service for him and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Teammates morn during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees observe during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen police therapy dog named Penny comforts Teammates during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Rowe cheerleaders morn during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees hold candles during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen Rowe teammates morn during memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Roses are held during memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Randy Chavarria speaks about his brother Kevin during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Students light candles during a memorial for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A photo of Adan De La Cruz is held during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Parents of Adan De La Cruz , Adan De La Cruz Jr. and Lourdes De La Cruz listens to comments about their son Adan memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees listen to kind words as the sun sets during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
