Photo Gallery: Memorial service held for Rowe’s Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz

Sergio Lopez holds up a flag during a memorial for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan DE La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Rowe football player Victor Lively hugs Edith Garza during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Memorial High School student Isabela Garcia wipes a tear from her eye as she leans on Vianey Hernandez during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

A photo of Kevin Uriel Martinez rest on a table during a memorial service for him and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Teammates morn during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Attendees observe during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen police service dog named Penny comforts Teammates during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Rowe cheerleaders morn during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Attendees hold candles during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

McAllen Rowe teammates morn during memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Roses are held during memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Randy Chavarria speaks about his brother Kevin during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Students light candles during a memorial for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

A photo of Adan De La Cruz is held during a memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Parents of Adan De La Cruz , Adan De La Cruz Jr. and Lourdes De La Cruz listens to comments about their son Adan memorial service for Kevin Uriel Martinez and Adan De La Cruz at Nikki Rowe High School on Friday, Aug. 24, 2024, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)