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Thomas E. Burnett Jr.

San Ramon, California

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Thomas Edward Burnett, Jr., born May 29, 1963 in Minneapolis, MN, died heroically on September 11, 2001. Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Deena; his 3 beautiful daughters, Halley, Madison and Anna Clare; his parents, Tom and Beverly Burnett; his sister, Mary Margaret and her fiance, Chad Jurgens; his sister, Martha Jane and her husband David O'Brien and their children, Loren, Kathleen, Devin and Mary Margaret; and a large extended family and many friends. Tom is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Senior High School, was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy, attended St. John's University and graduated from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota where he was elected President of Alpha Kappa Psi. Tom later earned an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University. At Thoratec Corporation, Tom provided leadership as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He was very proud of his company and its compassionate mission. Tom's spirit inspires us, and his selflessness portrays the very noblest of American values. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 18 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington. 6 PM Visitation; 7pm Service; reception following. Memorials to the Thomas E. Burnett Jr. Family Memorial Fund, c/o BIBC, Oppenheimer Corp., Account #074-17387-10, 580 California St., Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94104 (415-438-2926) or Poor Clare Monastery of Bloomington, 8650 Russell Ave. S., Bloomington 55431.

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Remembering your great courage and sacrifice 22 years ago today. You were an amazing man, the true definition of a hero and you are NEVER forgotten. My condolences to Tom´s wife, Deena, his daughters, and all his family and friends. Please know that Tom will always be remembered.

Just wanted to send a message of gratitude. You and the other passengers won the day, as awful as it was. Your victory warmed out hearts and it always will. 40 people who will walk together forever as heroes.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. THOMAS EDWARD BURNETT JR. ON FLIGHT 93 ON SEPTEMBER 11 2001.

Your bravery and courage you had that day will never be forgotten. What you did on that day with the other passengers saves many more lives and showed how people of the U.S. fight for our country.

Never forget. God bless all the heroes of Flight 93

so sorry for your loss

Although I did not know you personally I will never forget the sacrifice you and the other passengers did for this Country and the fact that you all saved so many other lives and I thank you for that! God Bless you and your family!!