Anthony, Texas Veterans Day parade draws truck driver home to honor fallen friends

Anthony, Texas Veterans Day parade draws truck driver home to honor fallen friends by David Ibave Wed, November 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM 7 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Anthony, Texas Veterans Day parade draws truck driver home to honor fallen friends Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Veterans Day Anthony Texas 82nd Airborne Army veteran Truck driver Fallen friends Military service Free food ANTHONY, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — For Alfonso Castaneda, attending a Veterans Day parade in Anthony, Texas, was a rare chance to honor fallen friends and take part in a day his work often forces him to miss. Castaneda said he served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, completing three years of active duty before joining the Reserve after he got out in 1983. He said he came to the parade because his job as a truck driver usually keeps him away. When asked what Veterans Day means to him, Castaneda said it brings back memories of fellow service members who are no longer alive. Truck driver and veteran Alfonso Castaneda enjoys the Veterans Day Parade in Anthony, TX. Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: KFOX14/CBS4 RECOMMENDED: Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts “Sometimes I remember the good friends that I met; they’re not here no more,” Castaneda said. “They are not here anymore, and those are the ones that this whole stay, everything that the United States celebrates about it, should be about them and those that never gave up.” Castaneda said being at the parade in Anthony was also about family. He said he and his wife were able to attend; unfortunately, his children-- now working professionals-- were at home and at work and couldn't make it. Castaneda also had a message for other veterans. Veterans Day Parade in Anthony, Texas. Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: KFOX14/CBS4 RECOMMENDED: El Paso to light Star on the Mountain green for Veterans Day “Thank you for their service and thank you for all, for those that have made it back home,” Castaneda said. He added that he especially appreciates those who “save other people” and the idea that “they never leave a soldier behind.” Anthony's parade began at 9 a.m. at the 800 block of Wildcat Drive and ended at the Anthony Municipal Park. Following the parade, the restaurant Rolling Smoke hosted a special event giving out free food to veterans. Veterans Day Parade in Anthony, Texas. Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: KFOX14/CBS4 Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Trending Loud booms reported before Santa Teresa Country Club fire; Oracle says PJ not involved Doña Ana County and Sunland Park crews fought a large pre-dawn fire at Santa Teresa Country Club, containing it in 45 minutes. Sheriff suggests a link to overnight “booms,” unconfirmed by officials. Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts El Paso Veterans Day deals hit Wednesday: free meals at Chili’s, Applebee’s, Golden Corral and more, plus Great Clips haircuts, 50% off Jiffy Lube, Target 20% off, and a noon cookout. Verify rules first. 11 arrested in investigation of Montana Hideaway in alleged prostitution operation Texas DPS raided Montana Hideaway in El Paso, arresting 11 and seizing $72,710 in a prostitution and organized crime probe. Affidavits cite undercover VIP-room stings and alleged staff involvement. More charges possible. El Paso police identify teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley El Paso police have identified an 18-year-old woman who died after being struck by a vehicle late Friday on North Loop.Mary Louise Brooks was the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision, which happened Friday, Nov. 6, James Denton is 'thrilled' to be a 'romantic obstacle' to Reba McEntire on 'Happy’s Place' The "Desperate Housewives" star joins the show Friday, Nov. 13. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 7 NEW Anthony, Texas Veterans Day parade draws truck driver home to honor fallen friends 7 NEW Mexican muralist Yesterman brings 'everything’s OK' message to El Paso fertility clinic 12 Loud booms reported before Santa Teresa Country Club fire; Oracle says PJ not involved 3 Only seven attend EPISD bond meeting as $445M plan draws sharp questions