Corey Perrine | Photojournalist

Essay: Home of the Brave

Sgt. John Burner, of Grovetown, kisses his wife, Verena, Saturday, Aug. 21 at Fort Gordon. Sgt. Burner would unfortunately be the first in his unit to pass with flu-like symptoms overseas Sept. 17, 2010. Sgt. Burner leaves behind two girls Celina, 10, Caitlyn, 6, and his wife Verena. He was 32.

Sgt. John Burner, of Grovetown, kisses his wife, Verena, Saturday, Aug. 21 at Fort Gordon. Sgt. Burner would unfortunately be the first in his unit to pass with flu-like symptoms overseas Sept. 17, 2010. Sgt. Burner leaves behind two girls Celina, 10, Caitlyn, 6, and his wife Verena. He was 32.

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