Taylor J.-Burk-Obituary

Spc. Taylor J. Burk

Amarillo, Texas

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Taylor Burk grew up in a large and sometimes boisterous family of six children. But with his upbeat and gentle personality, he became known as the peacemaker, his stepmother said. "When the other kids (his two brothers and three sisters) were contentious, he would say the right thing to break it up," Kimberly Burk said of her stepson. The 21-year-old from Amarillo, Texas, was killed Jan. 26 in Baghdad after an apparent roadside bomb detonated near the Humvee he was driving. He was stationed at Fort Hood. Burk joined the Army soon after graduating from high school and suffered a gunshot wound to the heel in an attack in April. After recuperating at home, he shipped back to Iraq in October. Lately, he had become disturbed by the increasing violence, his stepmother said. A recent e-mail described regular mortar explosions and a local resident who was killed by insurgents for selling soft drinks to American soldiers. Burk also is survived by his parents, Tim Burk and Tracy Preddy.

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Love and miss you always Uncle Taylor.

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We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Taylor J. Burk US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by...

Another year of loss for us without you being here,but know we never forget you. Love endures time. Loving you always.

To the family and friends of Spc. Taylor J. Burk:
It has truly been my honor to sign Taylor's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Taylor will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

In memory of Taylor Burk.

We love you and remember you always, and will never forget.

Jama Sommers
Mitchell Flanders New England

January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Taylor J. Burk:
Always remembering Taylor. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Spc. Taylor J. Burk:
Please accept my remembrance of Taylor on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org