CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— On Friday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran, Seaman Apprentice (SA) David Eugene Garrett. Born on June 26, 1945, SA Garrett served from October 1962 to August 1966. SA Garrett received the National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; and Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for his service to our nation.
SA Garrett 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 Veteran is not buried alone.
SA Garrett 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. To learn more about our Unaccompanied Veterans Program, click the button below:
Unaccompanied Veterans Program
Media planning to attend this Unaccompanied Veteran Burial, please email us your RSVP ahead of time:
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.