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Agood crowd was on hand for an outdoor ceremony on the north side steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse April 12 for a dedication ceremony and unveiling of a bronze plaque commemorating the historic ‘Victory or Death’ letter authorized by William Barret Travis at The Alamo in 1836. The event was hosted by VZC and The Alamo Letter Society.

Kaleb McLarin of the Texas Beef Council.

Mike D. Jones and his wife, Kristie, have three adult children.

Wade Emerson, 56, and his wife, Pam Rankin Emerson, have two children: Cassie (Tyler) McDaniel and Kylie (Garrett) Simmons. Emerson is a 1986 graduate of Wills Point High School and is employed as an electrician and in concrete construction.

Kyle Ward, 32, and his wife, Sariana Lovelady, have two children: Landon Ward and Remy Ward. Ward graduated from high school before attending trade school for one year.

Cavin Travis, 58, and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Chandler and Mason. Travis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Development and a Master’s of Science degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University.

Kristy Petersen, 38, is the mother of two children: Kadyn and Kason. She is a college graduate and owns multiple businesses.

Todd Kempton, 55, and his wife, Kenna, have two children: Brittney Kempton and Brayden Kempton. Kempton is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in management, marketing, Bible, and TJC-Radiology.

Cheyanne Estrada and her husband, Steven, have three children: Ava, Avery, and Aubrey. Estrada is a high school and college graduate and is currently a hair stylist and a salon owner.