In commemoration of the service rendered and the sacrifices made by Wilhelm Klier of Ranger Company, the Former Texas Rangers Association has given a special grave marker.

The marker will be placed at Klier’s grave at Der Stadt Friedhof by his descendants at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25.

A part of the Former Texas Rangers Association is to preserve the true history of the Texas Rangers and to provide landmarks related to the Texas Rangers. The marking of the Rang

The marking of the Rangers’ graves with the Texas Rangers’ Memorial Cross is just one activity that fulfills this mission.

With the help of local historical societies and Ranger descendants, the Texas Ranger Memorial Cross Program researches, identifies and documents the burial sites of Texas Rangers statewide and places the Memorial Cross at the resting place of the honored Rangers.

The cross, with the mounted Ranger circle star badge, is a fitting landmark relating to the preservation of Texas heritage, said a spokesman.

The Texas Ranger Memorial Cross is furnished to members of the FTRA as a benefit of membership. There is no cost to the member for the cross or participation in the ceremony by the association.

It is one of the many benefits afforded members. Any member who is a descendant of a Texas Ranger can apply for the cross to be provided to them for installation.

Membership in the association includes former Texas Rangers and lineal descendants of Texas Rangers. Associate memberships are available to active Texas Rangers and Special Rangers.

Members receive a membership certificate, ID card, decal and the newsletter, “Straight Talk.”

The Texas Ranger Memorial Cross Program is funded in part by a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation and donations of Texas Rangers descendants.

For information on membership, memorial crosses or donations, contact the FTRA by mail at P.O. Box 3195, Fredericksburg, TX 78624; by telephone at 830-990-1192; by fax at 830-990-1121, or by email at jeannew@formertexasrangers.com.