army judge
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- Texas
Somehow I got involved in this about three years ago.
I've attended the internment of 15 veterans over the past three years.
I can't always attend, but when I can, I participate.
During that time, our little crew has grown in numbers.
When I started attending, I was the sixth member.
I think we're at about 20-24 now, as we don't keep count.
During these tumultuous times, our small group agrees that no veteran should be interred alone.
Well, I've said too much about us, as it's about patriots like Mr. Matteson.
No one claimed his remains, and no patriot should be laid to rest without others to pray over the remains.
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The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an unaccompanied veteran burial for Joseph Matteson, a United States Marine Corps veteran, at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Matteson served in the Marine Corps from February 1974 to January 1978. Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco has coordinated with the Marine Corps Honor Guard to ensure that he will receive military honors.
The Veterans Land Board, which runs the cemetery, works with the local community and fellow veterans support groups to ensure that no veteran is left behind after they pass away. The Central Texas community is encouraged to attend.
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is located at 11463 State Highway 195 in Killeen.
Unaccompanied veteran to be buried Thursday
I've attended the internment of 15 veterans over the past three years.
I can't always attend, but when I can, I participate.
During that time, our little crew has grown in numbers.
When I started attending, I was the sixth member.
I think we're at about 20-24 now, as we don't keep count.
During these tumultuous times, our small group agrees that no veteran should be interred alone.
Well, I've said too much about us, as it's about patriots like Mr. Matteson.
No one claimed his remains, and no patriot should be laid to rest without others to pray over the remains.
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The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an unaccompanied veteran burial for Joseph Matteson, a United States Marine Corps veteran, at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Matteson served in the Marine Corps from February 1974 to January 1978. Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco has coordinated with the Marine Corps Honor Guard to ensure that he will receive military honors.
The Veterans Land Board, which runs the cemetery, works with the local community and fellow veterans support groups to ensure that no veteran is left behind after they pass away. The Central Texas community is encouraged to attend.
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is located at 11463 State Highway 195 in Killeen.
Unaccompanied veteran to be buried Thursday