On Nov. 14, 2007, at the age of 26, Lakewood, Texas, Young Life volunteer leader and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Pete Burks died in Baghdad, Iraq, in the service of his county.
Burks’ character and concern for others was well documented in newspaper and television stories that reported his death. Fellow leader, Greg Stancel, said, “The central theme in all the stories is Pete's surrender to Christ and allowing to be led by his faith.”
Pete was also known for his ...