At Arlington

Burks married Rose Marie Alexa on July 31, 1949 in Junction City, Kan., just outside Fort Riley.

“I had just finished officer candidate school,” Burks said as the Oklahoma Honor Flights trip Wednesday included a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Rose Marie died Oct. 31, 2007, and is buried at Arlington.

On Wednesday, Sisney commented to her father, “There isn’t any prettier place that I’ve ever seen for a final resting place” and Burks added, “Or prettier lady.”

Sisney then remarked, “It’s a such a place of honor too.”

Her father replied, “She deserved that honor more than anyone.”