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James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation
The purpose for the James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation is to provide Veterans
James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundations mission is to provide support and assistance to Veterans and their immediate families.
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The foundation purchased property on Mission Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida to build the first of many veteran housing projects.
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When you are in the military, you may see combat. You may have been on missions that exposed you to horrible and life-threatening experiences.
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The purpose for the James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation is to provide Veterans and their immediate family members with a safe environment to receive treatment for PTSD
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Jame’s Story
James Lee Burkett
formally of Omaha, Neb. passed away June11, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Brett of St. Petersburg, Fla., Aaron of Sarasota, Fla.; daughter, Sarah of Sarasota, Fla.; mother, Dorothy Burkett; sister, Bonnie Povondra of Omaha, Neb.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
James was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Bn 1st Marines serving in Vietnam. He was a member of IBEW Local 22 in Omaha, Neb., and was an avid Harley Davidson rider.
Although he is no longer with us James L. Burkett has influenced every decision we make at The James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation. We hope that his memory will continue to lead us in the direction that allows this foundation to support OUR Veterans in as many ways as possible.
James was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Bn 1st Marines serving in Vietnam. He was a member of IBEW Local 22 in Omaha, Neb., and was an avid Harley Davidson rider.
Although he is no longer with us James L. Burkett has influenced every decision we make at The James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation. We hope that his memory will continue to lead us in the direction that allows this foundation to support OUR Veterans in as many ways as possible.
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Each purchase helps the foundation to build more veteran villages to serve America’s Veterans.
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Linda Burkett Story
Linda Burkett
Having a family member who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Linda Burkett knew she must take action to help and support Veterans and their families who are directly affected by this often times debilitating condition. Linda has firsthand knowledge of just how debilitating this disorder can be for the veteran and their family. She also had a relative who served in the Vietnam War commit suicide and another relative who did not return from the Korean War. Linda Burkett knew that action must be taken to help those who are suffering now, today.
Linda Lee Burkett was born and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. Her elementary school years is where she met her husband James Lee Burkett. They were married 42 years and have three children. Linda attended Wayne State College. She also received her license and instructed in the Beauty School Industry as well as consulting and sales. She worked as an Executive Secretary and in Business Management.
Linda Lee Burkett was born and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. Her elementary school years is where she met her husband James Lee Burkett. They were married 42 years and have three children. Linda attended Wayne State College. She also received her license and instructed in the Beauty School Industry as well as consulting and sales. She worked as an Executive Secretary and in Business Management.
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Is to provide assistance to Veterans and their immediate families suffering with PTSD. By providing Veterans with a new purpose through coordination with other agencies we can provide Veterans and their immediate families with hope for the future.