Having a family member who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Linda Burkett knew she must take action to help and support Veterans and their families who are directly affected by this often times debilitating condition. Linda has firsthand knowledge of just how debilitating this disorder can be for the veteran and their family. She also had a relative who served in the Vietnam War commit suicide and another relative who did not return from the Korean War. Linda Burkett knew that action must be taken to help those who are suffering now, today.
Linda Lee Burkett was born and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. Her elementary school years is where she met her husband James Lee Burkett. They were married 42 years and have three children. Linda attended Wayne State College. She also received her license and instructed in the Beauty School Industry as well as consulting and sales. She worked as an Executive Secretary and in Business Management.
Linda Burkett
Our Mission
Is to provide assistance to Veterans and their immediate families suffering with PTSD. By providing Veterans with a new purpose through coordination with other agencies we can provide Veterans and their immediate families with hope for the future.
One of the tenant principles of the foundation is to provide intervention therapies for PTSD before it results in physical violence or death of a Veteran or other individual.
Every Veteran responds to different treatment methods and The James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation works with other Veteran Non-Profits to provide hope and treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Our Team
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Aaron Burkett
Aaron Burkett is a long-term FL resident and successful business entrepreneur since 2002. Aaron graduated from Riverview High School, Sarasota Florida and went on to study Business at Manatee Community College and then Earned his degree in Business Management from State College of Florida. Aaron has been a member of Business Network International for many years and interacts with other members within the local community. He actively supports the veteran community nationally and always seeks to make the local community better. Through his business connections always encourages others to hire and support local veteran activities. Aaron's father James Lee Burkett instilled the desire to give back to veterans as James Burkett had served his country in Vietnam. Aaron Burkett is proud to be helping Veterans through the James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation
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Scott Palmer
Scott started his career in the United States Army in 1980 before moving to the United States Air Force in 1983. He retired from the Air Force in 2003 managing the Network Training and Standards Section. He then went to work managing the Network and Fiber for Lee County, Florida, Traffic Division. Through his multiple tours of duty, he has seen how PTSD can affect a Veteran and their family. Scott holds multiple degrees in Business Management and Information Technology. Currently he is working for Independent Productions as the Executive Assistant, Promotions Manager and IT. Scott feels grateful for the opportunity to give back and to help other Veterans through his volunteering with the James Lee Burkett Memorial Foundation.
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