LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE) — Saturday, Ligonier residents, family and friends gathered to honor the life of U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Roque, who was killed in October at an Army base in Missouri where she was stationed.
According to an obituary posted by Yeager Funeral Home, a mass was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St Patrick’s Catholic Church to honor the life and achievements of Sgt. Roque during her enlistment. A burial ceremony took place at a Ligonier cemetery, where the full military rites were rendered.
The family requested, via the West Noble American Legion Facebook page, that no photos be taken of the service and to “delete any photos taken or posts uploaded.” Media was requested not to attend to give respect to the family.
A tribute to Sgt. Roque will be created at the West Noble School Corporation Memorial Gardens.
To support the memorial being established in Sgt. Roque’s honor at the West Noble School Corporation Memorial Gardens, contributions can be made as follows:
- Online: Please visit cfnoble.org/donate-now/donate-online and select “General Community Fund – In memory of Sgt. Sarah Roque”.
- By Check: Donations can be made payable to Community Foundation of Noble County with “In Honor of Sgt. Sarah Roque” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:
Community Foundation of Noble County
PO Box 210
Ligonier, IN 46767
Sgt. Roque’s death is being investigated as a homicide by the Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division. Wednesday, Specialist Wooster Rancy, was taken into custody in connection to the homicide of Sgt. Roque. He is currently being held until a preliminary hearing.
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