An Army honor guard carries the flag-draped casket of Army veteran Kayla Deen during burial services March 29 at Keystone Cemetery in Dobbins. Veterans and Patriot Riders stood in formation with American flags as honors were rendered. Photo courtesy of Mark Carlson of the American Legion Post 705

DOBBINS, CA (MPG) - Army veteran Kayla Deen was laid to rest Sunday, March 29 during a service at Keystone Cemetery attended by more than 100 community members, veterans and family.

Deen’s flag-draped coffin was carried between two rows of veterans, with members of the Patriot Riders holding American flags on one side and American Legion Post 705 members in full dress uniform rendering hand salutes on the other.

Community members gather at Keystone Cemetery in Dobbins on March 29 as Army veteran Kayla Deen is laid to rest with full military honors. More than 100 people attended the service. Photo courtesy of Mark Carlson of the American Legion Post 705

At the gravesite, the U.S. Army provided full military honors, including a three-member rifle team firing M-14 rifles and a bugler performing taps. Following the ceremony, the folded American flag was presented and Post 705 honor guard member Joe Sola presented three polished rifle rounds to the family, symbolizing duty, honor and country.

Additional tributes were given by Blue Star Mothers and the Patriot Riders, who each presented plaques in Deen’s honor. An Army chaplain led the Lord’s Prayer, followed by a eulogy. Community members gathered in large numbers to pay their respects and support Deen’s family.