Friday, August 7, 2020
Our prayers and wishes for only fond memories go out to Sara, Scott, Elizabeth, Jessie, Lilly and all of Sonny’s family and friends on this sad occasion. Pat and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend. I met Sonny almost forty years ago in Germany and we have been friends and colleagues ever since. I was his deputy in his last active duty assignment in the Army. He was professional, exceptionally intelligent, loyal, forthright, funny, and caring. Sonny was the best public affairs officer in the Army. He had the ability to analyze the commander’s intent and motivate his team to execute public affair plans to maximize, the communities, service members, and local leaders understanding of important issues and gain their full understanding and support. We shared some difficult times and great successes. Through Sonny’s leadership and public affairs acumen the public witnessed the military’s role in the return and treatment of casualties from military actions in Panama and Grenada, the formation and drug intervention operations of Joint Task Force 6 on the U.S./Mexican border, and military support to major community events in San Antonio, TX. I will miss his wise counsel, humor, and the recollection of experiences together. Rest in peace. May you receive in heaven your well-deserved rewards.
Jim and Pat Burns
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