Ricardo Thomas Burton, 75, passed on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. His wife, Mattie Burton, who preceeded him in death, was loving and devoted. Darlene Burton Mason, (Terrell) also preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Antonio Burton; sisters, Joselyn Whittaker, Rosa and Regina Newson, Debra Hensley, Aljuna Jones; brothers, John Newson, Samuel Grant. He also leaves a cherished niece Mary Durant seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was loved by many.
Ricardo, recieved a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He will be missed...
Honorary Pallbearers
Antonio Burton, Willie Burton Jr., Barchelle Durant, Christopher Chambers, Joe Hardaway, Milton Johnson, and Edward Grimes, Dee Sanders, John Hudson,
According to most sources, approximately 351,000 Purple Hearts were awarded to veterans who served in the Vietnam War.
This number is widely cited by various organizations including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
• Meaning of the Purple Heart:
The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to service members who are wounded or killed while serving in the armed forces
This number is widely cited by various organizations including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
• Meaning of the Purple Heart:
The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to service members who are wounded or killed while serving in the armed forces
