Corpus Christi— On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Leslie Marlan Gunnarson. Born on July 15, 1958, SSgt. Gunnarson served from July 1976 to March 1983. SSgt. Gunnarson received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for his service to our nation.
SSgt. Gunnarson is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Air Force Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
SSgt. Gunnarson 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.