Col. Edward J. Burke

BURKE, Colonel Edward J. Retired, AUS Infantry of Springfield, VA, formerly of Jamaica Plain, MA, suddenly on August 5, 2010. Devoted husband of Sally (Grennon) Burke of Springfield, VA. Loving father of Maryalice (Burke) Carmichael of Fairfax Station, VA, Michael Burke of Springfield, VA, the late Edward J. Burke, Jr. and the late Sean E. Burke. Col Burke is also survived by his son-in-law David Carmichael of Fairfax Station, VA, two grandsons Sean and Brendan Carmichael of Fairfax Station, VA, his sister Eileen Burke of Milton, MA, his cousin James MacDonald of Quincy, MA, as well as numerous other relatives. A 1961 graduate of Boston College, Col. Burke entered active duty in January 1962. He was a decorated combat veteran (VN) and served with the 1st Infantry Division. He spent a second tour of duty as a Military Advisor to the South Vietnamese. In 1982, Col.. Burke graduated from the US Army War College in Carlisle, PA. In 1972 Col. Burke established the 28th Infantry Association (Black Lions) which he tirelessly maintained as President. For the past 12 years, Col Burke had also served as the Executive Director for the Society of the First Infantry Division working to perpetuate the memory of the 1st Infantry Division, US Army and to honor the service and sacrifice of its soldiers and units. Col. Burke will be interred with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on November 15, 2010 following an 8:45am Funeral Mass at The Old Post Chapel, Ft. Myer. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the 28th Infantry Association (www.28thinfantry.org), or to the Society of the First Infantry Division (www.bigredone.org). Both are non-profit organizations. Arrangements by Jefferson Funeral Chapel in Alexandria, VA.