CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— On Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Damage Controlman Petty Officer Second Class (DC2)
Charles Douglas Stanley. Born on March 28, 1948, DC2 Stanley served from December 1967 to March 1971. DC2 Stanley received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our nation.
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Charles Douglas Stanley
DC2 Stanley 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 Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
DC2 Stanley 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.
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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.