Upcoming Events

The community celebration included free pool admission courtesy of the City of Johnson City, a complimentary lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers (while supplies lasted), Touch-a-Truck with vehicles from the Johnson City VFD and the Johnson City Police Department, washer pit games, and an NSDAR educational and art tent.

Made possible by the Hill Country Chapter of the NSDAR, American Legion Memorial Hwy Post #352, the City of Johnson City and the Johnson City VFD.

Staff Sergeant Dayton Polvado, U.S. Army. Company K, 3rd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, World War II. June 29, 1915 – December 12, 1944.

Listed as Missing in Action for 81 years, he returned home to be laid to rest with full military honors. The family and community invited all who wished to pay their respects to join them in honoring and celebrating Dayton’s long-awaited homecoming.

Friday, April 10, 2026: Military planeside honors at San Antonio International Airport, then a dignified transfer to Crofts-Crow Funeral Home in Johnson City with the Patriot Guard Riders of San Antonio.

Saturday, April 18, 2026:

• 10:00 AM: Procession left Crofts-Crow Funeral Home, 305 East Elm Street, Johnson City, with the Patriot Guard Riders of San Antonio.
• 10:15 AM: Pause at the Veterans Memorial for a moment of silence and reflection.
• 11:00 AM: Full military honors memorial service at the Liberty Lighthouse Fellowship Sanctuary, 321 Old River Crossing, Johnson City, followed by a reception.

Hosted by the Hill Country Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in alliance with Blanco County, Texas, American Legion Post #352 and the Blanco County Veterans Memorial Committee.