Corpus Christi — On Monday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Craig Michael Poole. Born on September 14, 1951, PO1 Poole served from December 1969 to December 1980 with the U.S. Navy and from June 1984 to December 1992 with the U.S. Public Health Service. PO1 Poole received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service to our nation.

PO1 Poole is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.

PO1 Poole will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, a Veterans Land Board Representative will accept the United States flag on his behalf. 

The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind.