Arturo Benavides, a 60-year-old Hispanic man, was killed on August 3, 2019, in the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. A decorated Army veteran and a Sun Metro bus driver, Benavides was one of 22 people who died in the attack. The shooter, identified as Patrick Crusius, a 21-year-old man from suburban Dallas, allegedly targeted Hispanics and immigrants and drove more than 10 hours to El Paso to carry out the attack.

Benavides’ funeral was attended by more than 200 people, including family, friends, coworkers and fellow veterans. Ceremony honors included a three-volley salute and Taps by a Fort Bliss bugler. Sun Metro displayed In Memory of Arturo Benavides on one of their buses, and the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribal Fire Division raised a giant American flag from a firetruck ladder.

Benavides is remembered as a husband, father, brother and dedicated public servant. If anyone knew Arturo or has information about his life and service, please share memories or tips that could help preserve his legacy.