UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

Contact: Karina Erickson Press Secretary Texas General Land Office
(512) 475-5144
Karina.Erickson@GLO.Texas.Gov
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PRESS RELEASE — Sep 30, 2019

KILLEEN — Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronald G. Sullivan. Born on August 12, 1943, Mr. Sullivan served in the United States Navy from January 23, 1964 to May 1, 1964. 

Mr. Sullivan is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend. 



Sullivan will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, the On-Site Representative of the Veterans Land Board will accept the United States flag on Sullivan's behalf.

The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local community and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure that NO Veteran is EVER left behind. 

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Details:
Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. SHARP
Service for Mr. Ronald G. Sullivan, U.S. Navy Veteran

Location: 
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 State Highway 195
Killeen, TX 76542

Media is welcome, and we ask that you RSVP so that we can facilitate your coverage of the service. Thank you for your support of our Texas Veterans. Together as a community, we can guarantee that NO Veteran is EVER left behind.

While times vary, the Texas Veterans Land Board issues an advisory to the community upon notice of an unaccompanied Veteran burial. 



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