Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army PVT Nicole Ann Burnham, Age 21 of Andover, MI.
Died Jan 26 2018
Nicole was born and raised in Anoka MN graduating from Anoka High School in 2015. She joined the MN National Guard in 2015 before graduating and left for BCT @ Fort Jackson in October 2015. In 2016 Nicole completed AIT @Fort Lee, in late 2016 she left the MN National Guard to go active duty in the Army. April 2017 Nicole was stationed @ Camp Casey South Korea, in May she was injured while working on a 50 cal resulting in part of her left ring finger being severed. In June and Sept of 2017 Nicole was the victim of MST, she reported both of her sexual assaults and waited 82 days for her EVT(expedited victim transfer) to get processed. Nicole reported to Fort Carson Colorado on 12.28.17 and on 01.26.18 she was found deceased in her barracks. Nicole is survived by her parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister in law, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Nicole was a bright light in everyone’s lives, she was funny, sarcastic, artistic, quirky, a traveler, a lover of chickens and had the best smile ever!! Nicole is loved and missed more everyday.
We had a great 6.06 mile walk today. We walked by Lake Holiday and then headed up town to the War Memorial Park. We made a couple of stops to take photo’s before we headed back home. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. We had 218 honks. It was amazing. Thank you .
Army PVT Nicole Ann Burnham will not be forgotten !
Thank you so much for walking and not forgetting my beautiful, smart, funny and loving sweet niece!! Nicole is loved and missed by many! We love you Nicole and your presence is always with us!!! Auntie and Uncle Carl.