CORPUS CHRISTI— On Thursday, July 24, at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Specialist 4 (SP4) David Lee Bern. Born on June 6, 1944, SP4 Bern served in the U.S. Army from July 1965 to July 1967. SP4 Bern received the Marksman-Rifle Badge, Expert Badge (M-60), and the National Defense Service Medal during his service to our country.
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Specialist 4 David Lee Bern
SP4 Bern is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
SP4 Bern 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 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's 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.