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William Burt grew up in Wimauma, the son of Dave Burt, Sr. and Mary Joe Raukar, and brother of HCSO Sergeant Joe Burt. He worked on his step-father’s farm until joining the U.S. Army in 1992. Today, he is Staff Sergeant William Burt, a decorated military professional who has served in Korea, Italy and, most recently, in Iraq.
Photo courtesy of Joe Burt
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant William Burt
He was in Iraq in 2007 when it appeared as though he had suffered a stroke. He was hospitalized and was ultimately transferred to Walter Reed Medical Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. In April of 2008, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of cancer originating from white blood cells.
On August 29, 2010, he will be medically discharged from the U.S. Army for Paraneoplastic syndrome, a disease that is a consequence of cancer.
This Sunday, August 22, his family and friends are inviting the community to welcome Sergeant Burt home. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 3602 U.S. Highway 301 in Tampa. August 22 is also Sergeant Burt’s birthday.
It is an opportunity to welcome home a native son, a hero, and a man who has selflessly served his country for the past 18 years. Welcome home, Sergeant Burt — and thank you for your service.
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