Edina, Missouri
Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt, 26, of Edina, Mo., joined the Army in 1995 to pursue an interest in law enforcement. "He wanted to be a policeman," said Burkhardt''s father, David Burkhardt. "He had always been interested in law enforcement." David Burkhardt said his son was a highly honored soldier who most recently received an Army award for saving a life in 2002. "Travis was a patriotic man with a great sense of duty and compassion, and he was a very good father to his children," he said. Burkhardt, who was assigned to the 170th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, Wash., was part of an escort mission on June 6 in Baghad when the vehicle he was in hit a curb along the road and rolled over, killing him. Burkhardt is survived by his wife, Rose; two children, Soliga, 3, and Christian, 1; his parents, David Burkhardt of Edina, and Kathy Shipley of Kahoka, Mo.; one brother, Justin; and one sister, Alicia Burkhardt of Edina and Kahoka.
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..
Dave Ahkee
October 02, 2018 | University Place, WA | Brother
Derrick Evans
March 10, 2016 | Killeen, TX
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...
Charlie Gili
March 06, 2016 | Brooklyn, NY
June 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Travis Lee Burkhardt:
Always remembering Travis. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
June 07, 2012 | Carson City, NV
I miss you every day. Dad
J.D. Burkhardt
June 06, 2012 | Palmyra, MO
We love you and miss you daddy. Altough I never knew him, I know he truly was an amazing man.
Soliga Burkhardt
August 28, 2011 | Kahoka, MO
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.
Peggy Childers
June 06, 2011 | Carson City, NV
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
Shelby Pennington Farmer
May 30, 2011 | Marshalltown, IA
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.
Warren Wells
March 07, 2011 | DC