Are You Near Killeen, Texas? There’s Somewhere YOU Need To Be On Wednesday

Dear Texas readers, (I KNOW Texas is big. Use your own discretion.) I have a favor to ask of you.

Please, please, PLEASE, if you can, consider going to this:

According to American Military News:

U.S. Army Spc. Hugh Gary Bryan passed away recently and authorities did not discover any next of kin to notify, so he has been declared an “Unaccompanied Veteran” with no one expected to attend his funeral, according to the Texas General Land Office.

Services for Bryan will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas

Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush said:

 

Specialist Bryan is not expected to have anyone attend his funeral, as no next-of-kin could be contacted. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Central Texas community are welcome to attend.

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery staff has coordinated with the Fort Hood Casualty Office to ensure that Specialist Bryan will receive full military honors. If no next-of-kin presents themselves at the ceremony, the On-Site Representative of the Veterans Land Board will accept the United States flag on Bryan’s behalf.

The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local community and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure that NO Veteran is EVER left behind. Please join us to honor his life and service with a full military burial.

Bryan served in the Army from June 20, 1955, to May 10, 1961.

Can’t go?

There’s a challenge for you, too: Find a way to give back to a veteran this week. In this man’s honor. Donate a hot meal or winter jacket.  HECK, go out of your way to thank someone for their service. Do SOMETHING. No matter how small.

So many of us complain that our Veterans are not honored and cared for the way they should be.

So FEW of us ever do anything about it.

Here’s your chance, folks. DO SOMETHING about it.