Donald A. Burkett Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Comanche, Texas

Army Spc. Donald A. Burkett was "known for his goofy smile and his positive attitude," said Pfc. Anthony Wix-Aguilera. "Heading to deployment, you wouldn't find him in the bars or clubs," Wix-Aguilera said. "You'd find him in his newly purchased home with his family." Burkett, 24, of Comanche, Texas, was killed March 10 by a roadside bomb in Balad Ruz. He received a GED in February 2001 and was assigned to Fort Hood. Gary Bufe, his former school principal, remembers Burkett as very intelligent, noting he generally scored in the 96th to 99th percentile range on pre-ACT college readiness tests. He is survived by his wife, Brandi, and a son, Mason, 3. "Mason was my husband's pride and joy," Brandi Burkett said. "He didn't like being away from him, he missed being home, but he felt like serving our country would be his chance to make things better for our future." Burkett planned to give Mason a special birthday present when he came home on leave - a puppy. "We were supposed to go out and get the puppy, so his daddy could give it to him when he came in," said Carolyn Gray, Burkett's mother. Now the family plans to give Mason a puppy in remembrance of his late father.

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Hello, We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Donald A. Burkett US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community,...

Charlie Gili

April 22, 2025

March 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Donald A. Burkett:
Always remembering Donald. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

March 13, 2012 | Carson City, NV

Rest In Peace Hero, our Grateful Nation Salutes You

Roger Rickert

January 19, 2012 | Venice, FL

Well, next weekend is ur bday. You would be turning 28. I wish u could be here and we could celebrate u becoming "old". I miss u more than anything. Not a day goes by that I dnt think of u...good times and bad. U was my rock and I see more of u in mason every day. Thank u for that gift :) hes so smart and looks just like u. These past holidays and our anniversary were hard. Nothing is the same but I know ur watching over us and we will all be together again one day. Ill love u always and...

Still missin U...ur wife

January 18, 2012 | Killeen, TX

To the family of Spc. Donald A. Burkett:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains 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 bless and keep you always.

L Neal

March 14, 2011 | NC

To the family and friends of Spc. Donald A. Burkett:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

March 10, 2011 | Carson City, NV

Remembered By

Faye Gray

January 15, 2011 | Comanche,tx

Remembered By

Granny Gray

December 11, 2010 | Comanche, TX

Love is eternal.

Margo Tracey

December 09, 2010 | Nashville, TN

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