Military Child Salute – Brianna Burkett
Monday, November 12, 2012
We are starting another new week here at General Sarge HQ with a Military Child Salute! This week is a very special salute as we are privileged and honored to introduce you to Brianna and her sister, CPL Donika Burkett.
Military Child Salute – Brianna Burkett
Brianna’s mom writes – “Brianna is a Hero in her own way. She was born with a rare genetic disease called Canavan Leukodystrophy. Most children with this normally live between 3-10 years of age with some making it into their teens. Brianna was blessed to turn 18 this past September and is currently a senior in High School”.
Brianna’s mom further wrote – “When Donika was in Marine bootcamp two years ago she sent a letter saying; ‘When things get tough, she thinks of her sister and her willpower to fight this disease. That would give Donika the willpower to stay strong and see it through bootcamp”.
