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Dave Ahkee
October 2, 2018
I don't know why I just thought about you braddah..but I'll never forget the good memories we had..I still have your dog tags and the tattoo you did never ever will be touched..I'll see you on the other side..
Charlie Gili
March 6, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Burkhardt Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Travis L. Burkhardt US Army Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2012
June 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt:
Always remembering Travis. "Some gave all."
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J.D. Burkhardt
June 6, 2012
I miss you every day. Dad
Soliga Burkhardt
August 28, 2011
We love you and miss you daddy. Altough I never knew him, I know he truly was an amazing man.
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Shelby Pennington Farmer
May 30, 2011
SGT. Burkhardt I'm sitting here with my family today (Memorial Day) and thinking of all of you who have served our country and ended up paying the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with you and your family still. RIP
Warren Wells
March 7, 2011
Travis - I was in Baghdad the first half of last year, and every day I would see your name on one of the plaques set in the Division HQ to honor those who had given all. You are not forgotten.
J. D. Burkhardt
March 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Travis. Thank you for all you did for all of us and for being the man you were, as well as for the millions of memories. Dad
J.D. Burkhardt
November 11, 2010
Never to be forgotten.
Travis gave so much joy to all who knew him and gave his life for our freedom. He is in God's hands now, may he rest in peace. Dad
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt:
Remembering Travis on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Josh Robinson
March 4, 2010
I had the pleasure of Travis being my battle buddy in Basic Training (Aco 787, 95-96). We both scared to death that day on the bus.
I have been selected for MSG. As I sit here and reflect on this crazy ride. I could not help but think about how it began. Us sneaking "FATBOY CAKES" from the chow hall. I did not know about the incident until I ran into our buddy a couple of years ago in ANCOC. I found out I was in the area but moved out before details were released.
To you my everlasting friend, hold a spot for me up there. For I am finishing our fight down here. I am heading back over summer of 2010.
If I find myself at Camp Travis I will tell my guys about a wonderful solider and outstanding man.
Kenna Larra
February 26, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt:
Travis gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
John FitzGibbon
May 24, 2009
It has been almost six years since you were killed in Baghdad. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers daily.
kathi poppert
September 15, 2008
Travis, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made for my freedom. rest assure you will never be forgotten, to Travis's family I am so sorry for the loss of your son Travis, I know not only an American hero he is your son and my heart breaks for you all. we dont know eachother but share a bond as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward also from 170th military police out of Fort Lewis age 19 on may 6 2008 while serving in Iraq also gave his life for the continued freedom of our country. we shall stand proud and remember all who have fallen for our freedom. May God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in Peace Travis. America love's you....
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward, 170 th military police Fort Lewis WA, forever a dragonslayer.
R Collis
July 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Burkhardt. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt Burkhardt knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt Burkhardt!
The Neal family
June 19, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Burkhardt,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Travis Lee ~ (Debra Estep)
June 6, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Travis, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Burkhardt!
SSG DERRICK EVANS
October 11, 2007
I MISS YOU TRAVIS
August 29, 2007
I had the very great honor of serving my tour as a battery commander in the camp that bears this soldiers name. Camp Travis served as my home and my soldiers' for 11 months and 20 days. I just wanted to let you know that the sign that bears his picture and name still proudly announces entry into the camp. God bless and God speed to all our soldiers.
July 29, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Burkhardt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
June 5, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to your Brave Young Soldier, who lost his life while in the service of our Country. Thank you for his Courage, his unselfish Dedication and years of Service.
Rest In Peace Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Burkhardt family.
Those who Made these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Erik Irwin
May 23, 2007
I just want to leave my condolences. I went to basic with Travis in 1995, Then I was stationed with him in Hawaii. I was his room mate for a year there and we were in the same platoon for a few years. Im very saddened by this tragedy. He was truly a good guy and a good friend.
Gary Allain
January 2, 2007
Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Brad Biggs
July 24, 2006
Seems like yesterday me and travis and george langer was sitting in camp trucksville waiting for the green light to go into iraq and in our freetime we would walk around the camp and talk as we was walking he was talking about how much his family means to him and what he was going to do when he got back to the states and on that sad day travis taught me that life is not takin for granted cause it is not always when you get home it is if you get home !!!god bless travis and all of his friends in family and travis we miss you and we will never forget you you are a true american hero
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Burkhardt family in the loss of Travis. I did not know Travis, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Travis on the 6th it will be 3 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Brad Stiles
December 20, 2005
Having served with Travis in Baghdad and being near his accident scene, I can tell his family that he was always doing great things. My condolences go out to your family. I honor Travis with a KIA bracelet so that I will never forget his sacrifice. GOD BLESS
shawnee
December 12, 2005
Thank you. Rest in Peace.
Warren Wells
November 4, 2005
SGT Burkhardt,
Thank you for being an exemplary soldier and a truly professional MP. When I worked with you at Fort Leonard Wood, I was so impressed with your good nature and sense of doing the right thing. You cared for your soldiers and you respected the military justice system - treating prosecutors and defense counsel equally well. The Army and the world miss you, and though I only knew you casually as an acquaintance, I miss you too. Til we meet beyond this world, God bless.
October 11, 2005
Camp Travis
David Burkhardt
October 10, 2005
Every day of my life has been a little less bright without you, but better for having known you. I hope the Angels have a sense of humor so they can appreciate you the way we did. Dad
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