MISSION, Texas— On Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Seaman Apprentice (SA) Kordell M. Ballance. Born in October 1961, SA Ballance served our country from October 1978 to December 1982.
SA Ballance is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Coast Guard Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Mission community are encouraged to attend.
SA Ballance 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.
Media planning to attend this Unaccompanied Veteran Burial, please email us your RSVP ahead of time to media@glo.texas.gov
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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.