Killeen, Texas— On Wednesday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m., the Central State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Corporal Donald Ray Simons. Born on September 18, 1936, Corporal Simons served from July 1958 to July 1961. Corporal Simons received the Parachutist Badge.
Corporal Simons 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 Killeen community are encouraged to attend.
Corporal Simons 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 local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind. To learn more about our Unaccompanied Veterans Program, click the button below:
Unaccompanied Veterans Program
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas's 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.