CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Specialist 4 (SP4) William Adrian Shepherd. Born on December 11, 1952, Mr. Shepherd served from September 1972 to September 1974. Mr. Shepherd received the National Defense Service Medal for his service in Vietnam.
Mr. Shepherd 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.
Mr. Shepherd 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.
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.