Burnett, was stationed in the Philippine Islands during the second world war. Either he could not recall, or did not tell much more about his service.
He did tell me that he was a student at the University of Alabama, later the University of Texas, and The University of Mexico.
Burnett, studied spanish language in Mexico, and later taught at the San Antonio College (SAC).
"I met a woman in Mexico," Burnett told me. He told the lady that he was a protestant, and she was fine with it. Burnett, was filled with joy as he told me about the lady. He had a soft and youthful laugh.
He asked me of my age, and laughed again when I told him that I hoped to live as long as he does.
"I might die any day," he added. His satisfaction in life brought a metaphorical, "Tear to my eye," he seemed to value my curiosity, but in all truth, I was the one who valued the most from the encounter.
From the bottom of my heart, Respect to a hero of another time.