GLO Comm. Buckingham Announces Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies in Abilene, Corpus, and Mission, Texas State Veterans Cemeteries

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremony Locations for Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries on Saturday, December 16th. 

This year, the VLB is working with Wreaths Across America at three VLB Cemeteries to ensure all of our Veterans and family members are honored and remembered.

RSVPs are not required to attend ceremonies. Volunteers are encouraged to participate. 

Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on the morning of December 16th by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or inviting friends to Sponsor a Wreath at Wreaths Across America.

Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Parking will be limited due to current expansion projects. Three free park-and-ride sites will be available for family and volunteers.​​​​​​​

Park and Ride locations:  Buses will run every 15 minutes.
 

• Tuloso-Midway Primary School Parking Lot
  3125 Deer Run, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
• Corpus Christi Cross Field
  10002 Up River Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
• Arlington Heights Church of Christ Parking Lot
  2722 Rand Morgan Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery