MISSION, Texas— On Thursday, June 11th at 10:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Fireman Apprentice (FA) Robert Joseph Ruggeri. Born on March 13, 1949, FA Ruggeri served from October 1968 to June 1970. FA Ruggeri received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our nation.
FA Ruggeri 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 Mission community are encouraged to attend.
FA Ruggeri 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 by clicking the button below:
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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.