TX: FRIENDS FONDLY REMEMBER SOLDIER KILLED
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CARROLLTON, Texas (KTVT) — One of the American servicemembers killed in Jordan last week was from North Texas.
On Monday morning, the Pentagon said in a news release that 19-year-old Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton was killed in action on Friday, during an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Another Army soldier, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, was killed in action on Saturday.
The Pentagon said the soldiers were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the name for the U.S. mission against the Islamic State group.
Gonzales was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, in Ansbach, Germany, the news release said.
On social media, President Trump said, “Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over! This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the Military.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump will attend the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base. It was originally planned for Tuesday but officials now say it will take place at a later date.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reacted to the deaths on Saturday in a social media post, saying: “Godspeed, heroes.” “Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve,” Hegseth said on X.
Following the Iranian attack, U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump, CENTCOM said Saturday evening.
The deaths mark the 15th and 16th among U.S. service members since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement, saying “Texas mourns the loss of Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, killed in action serving our nation in Jordan. She was just 19 years old. Her courage and sacrifice represent the very best of Texas. Cecilia and I pray for her family, and for the family of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan of Hawaii. Our nation is forever indebted to them both. God bless our fallen heroes, and God bless Texas.”
Lewisville ISD confirmed that Gonzales graduated from Hebron High School in the spring of 2025.
“She gave her life in that service, and our district is heartbroken by her loss.Not long ago, Isabella walked the halls of Hebron as a student, a classmate and a friend. Her decision to serve after graduation speaks volumes of her character,” Lewisville ISD said in a statement.
“On behalf of the students, staff and families of Lewisville ISD, we extend our deepest sympathy to Isabella’s family, her friends and all who loved her. We are holding them close during this incredibly difficult time.We are humbled by Isabella’s service and by the devotion to duty that guided her. We will honor her life and the example she set, and her memory will always have a home in our community and in our hearts.”
The City of Carrollton said in a statement, “The City has learned of the passing of Carrollton native Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, U.S. Army, who was killed in combat this weekend while serving overseas.Gonzales will be remembered as a national hero. The City of Carrollton community extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and everyone who knew or served alongside her.”
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