ABILENE, Texas— On Tuesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m., the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Michael Lynn Bishop. Born on April 12, 1947 HM3 Bishop served from July 1966 to April 1970. HM3 Bishop received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service to our nation.
HM3 Bishop 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. Members of the Abilene community are encouraged to attend.
HM3 Bishop 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 to media@glo.texas.gov
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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.