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Unaccompanied Veteran Burial set at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The veteran, who served from 1966 to 1970, will receive military honors.
A burial service for a US Navy veteran is scheduled to take place in Abilene. The veteran, who served from 1966 to 1970, will receive military honors. He was born in 1947 and his service earned him several medals.
The service is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend to ensure the veteran is not buried alone. A representative will accept the US flag on his behalf if no family members are present. Further details about the service can be found through the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene or the Odessa American website.
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Category: business Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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