Corpus Christi— On Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Private (Pvt) Michael Austin Bucklin. Born on January 29, 1963, Pvt. Bucklin served in the United States Marine Corps from September 1981 to September 1984. Pvt. Bucklin received the Rifle Marksman Badge; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon during his service to our country.
Pvt. Bucklin is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Marine Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
Pvt. Bucklin 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.
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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.