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New Braunfels to Host Memorial Service for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Student Caleb Harris

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Published on July 23, 2024
New Braunfels to Host Memorial Service for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Student Caleb HarrisSource: Facebook/Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers

The community of New Braunfels is preparing to host a celebration of life service in remembrance of the 21-year-old Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday to honor a life that, by all accounts, was full of music, faith, and a deep love for the outdoors. KENS 5 reported that the service is a chance for those who knew Caleb to say their final farewells following his tragic and mysterious death.

Earlier this month, a conclusive search brought a grim end to the weeks-long search for Caleb, as the coroner's office confirmed his remains were identified near his off-campus apartment in Corpus Christi. The forensic team's work drew closure on the surface, yet the depths of the mystery surrounding Caleb’s death persist with the Nueces County Medical Examiner issuing a final autopsy report that KENS 5 is working to obtain. According to the local authorities quoted by KENS 5, the cause remains obscured by the condition of the body at the time of discovery.

For those unable to attend in person, KIII-TV ensures the service's reach extends far and wide, providing a livestream for the extended community and those who Caleb's life touched. Beginning at 10 a.m., the ceremony will emanate from Oakwood Church, shared via multiple digital platforms. In a tribute to his memory, this gathering is set to be felt across screens and hearts alike, with access through KIII’s YouTube, Facebook, and website, as highlighted in their report.

The public digital obituary on Dignity Memorial encapsulates this sentiment, remembering him as someone whose passion for music and his joy in spending time with his friends and family left an indelible mark on those around him, as reported by Yahoo News, which also covered the details of the livestreaming event.