AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to honor our military heroes during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.
Texans are encouraged to attend and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This year's ceremony will include a Big Country One Flyover, music performed by the Abilene Community Band, the West Texas Patriot Guard Riders and the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
WHO: Big Country One Flyover, Abilene Community Band, the West Texas Patriot Guard Riders, Dyess Chiefs' Group and the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard
WHAT: Memorial Day Ceremony
WHEN: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
7457 West Lake Road
Abilene, Texas 79601
In addition to the ceremonies, all four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will remain open 24/7 beginning Friday, May 23 through Memorial Day. All Missing in Action (MIA) and Killed in Action (KIA) headstones will be illuminated each night at all four TSVC through Memorial Day.
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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.