COUNTY LIFE
Unaccompanied veteran burial set in Killeen
| Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery KILLEEN— On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private James Glenn Hensley. Born on July 22, 1963, Private Hensley served from June 1981 to August 1983. |
 Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran James Glenn Hensley |
| Private Hensley is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.Private Hensley 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 local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind.# # # |
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Pictured: Clay Cody, assistant principal, welcomed family, friends and students to the signing ceremony. (Photo by Brian Smith)
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