William Francis "Bill" Burns

Major General Burns was an awe inspiring professor of mine at Wilson College in Chambersburg. When asked how we were to get all of the homework completed that he gave us, he simply asked what we were doing at 3am. As I was converting to Catholicism and I learned of him being a deeply devout Catholic, I asked him if he would stand for me as my Godfather and he did. He also came to my wedding and delivered a reading. I valued him in my life and was heart broken to hear of his passing. I will...

I was re-watching the testimony of General Burns and Dr. Manfred Eimer, who passed this past May, before the SFRC on INF Treaty verification. I was remind of how much I respected and enjoyed working for the General. Somber and serious, but also creative and enthusiastic. I was fortunate to know him and to work for him. My sincere sympathies to his family and those who were fortunate to know him better than I.

My parents knew Gen. Burns from the time they were stationed together. I grew up hearing stories of Gen Burns and Peggy. In fact I was told that the rocking chair I had as a little girl was a gift from Gen and Mrs Burns. I just wanted to share what wonderful memories my parents had of the General and his wiy. My deepest sympathies Marika LeSieur Cevan (Van) and Ingrid LeSieur are my parents. My dad passed in 2014

Hi Peggy, My heart felt thanks to you and Bill. Our Husbands served together in Germany many years ago and Bill later helped Hal get promoted. Col Harold L Brown. Hal died July 12 2021 and is now in Arlington and will be with Bill again I am sure. May the Lord Bless you and your family !

My deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I learned of his death while at the Army Museum in October and Googled Bill, wanting to confirm that he fought in Vietnam and see if there was a mention of him in that section of the museum. I am the wife of Dan Rothman and we valued our friendship with Peggy and Bill. I would like to call and speak to Peggy and arrange a time for me to drive to Carlisle and visit, if this would not be upsetting to Peggy. With love- Nancy

I often think about things MG Burns did for me.

Was in us army in germany with him

Rest in Peace, General SGM, (RET) Robert Burns United States Army

RIP Bill.