Michael McBurnette
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Michael Henry McBurnette
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Michael Henry McBurnette served with the Air Force in Vietnam between 1966 and 1967. After his return home, he suffered with difficulties related to PTSD until he took his own life in January 1995. He was a giant of a man with a heart as large as his life.
REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR Michael McBurnette
POSTED ON 2.9.2021
POSTED BY: Sally Frederick Johnson
Mac's Ribbons and Awards at his memorial
POSTED ON 2.9.2021
POSTED BY: Sally Frederick Johnson
Ribbons for Mac
POSTED ON 8.18.2016
POSTED BY: Sally Frederick Tudor
Michael Henry McBurnette
Helicopter pilot in Air Force in Vietnam. Poor Mike he suffered from what we call "Survivor Guilt". All thirteen of his buddies were killed when their helicopter was shot down in Vietnam. Mike was the only survivor, but it scarred him for the rest of his life. He suffered with addictions and helped many a suffering alcoholic/addict in the Texas Department Criminal Justice-ID. Mike was my supervisor-Senior Counselor-at the Central unit in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. The casualities continue to mount up for that "evil" war. God, I miss you so much still! You are gone but not forgotten. I will keep your memory alive! Your friend, Sally
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