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• Peter Anthony Holder, CJAD Radio, AM 800, Montreal, Canada

  "Thank you for being on (Holder Overnight). I am moved to hear your story of your plane crash and your experiences after. It is amazing to hear the optimism you have. I am sure there were many a dark day when you were in recovery, but your personality must have played a large part in your eventual outcome. You are an inspiration to all. Continued success in all that you do."

• Warren Duffy, KKLA Radio, Los Angeles, CA.

  "Wonderful interview. It was great. Thanks. One of our best ever! I loved hearing your story and your faith in God."

• Casey Stevens, WHCU radio, Buffalo/Syracuse/Ithaca, NY.

  "Thanks to you, George, your courage remains an inspiration to little fools like me who think our minor disapointments and tribulations are earth shaking and need an attitude check for true heros like you. Thanks again for inspiring me to do a little more for the world!"

• Jeff Whitaker, WOND/WONZ Radio, Philadelphia/Atlantic City.

  "Great interview. I enjoyed having you as a guest. Your story is truly amazing."

• David Ellswick, KARN radio, Little Rock, AR.

  "Your story, love of life, faith and sense of humor are an inspiration to us all. I thoroughly enjoyed having you as a guest."

• Brad Davis, WDRC radio, Hartford CT.

  "Wonderful interview. I loved the way you told the story. I enjoyed having you as a guest."

• Eddie Floyd, KSRN Radio, Reno, NV.

  "Thanks for being on our show. I do not know who enjoyed it more, our guests in the mall or us. Lt. Colonel Burke remembered the crash at Hamilton. Your story captivated us all. Thanks again and God bless you."

• Joe Arnold, WHAS Radio, Louisville, KY.

  "Great interview and one heck of a story. I enjoyed having you as a guest. You made my job and an interviewer easier. You are a true hero!"

• Mitch Albom, WJR radio, Detroit, MI. (Author of "Tuesdays with Morrie.")

  "Great story. Great read. Very inspiring. Good luck with the book."

• Dr. Gene (Steiner). Host: "Health Advice w/ Dr. Gene." KKLA Radio, 860 AM, Los Angeles, CA

  "George, the story hit home many times. Smelling the flowers, enjoying what everyday life has to offer, eating your meals as if they are banquets, and emotionalizing with family and friends and being there for them when needed, tends to build a bond that cannot be broken. You are an example of the feelings that most of us will never experience. The true meaning of life is to live and take in all that is available to one."

• David Cockbain, Australia

  "Thanks George, I look forward to receiving your articles and reflecting on them in my quiet time. Just lately I have been part of the behind the scenes crew in the lengthy extrication of two trapped miners in Tasmania and carried with me the "coach them to commit" article which I used to great success. Keep up the good work. David Cockbain."

• Catie Hanft, CDR, USN, Dep Dir, Officer Development, USNA

  "George, It was certainly a pleasure and an honor to meet you and hear your inspiring story. I know the MIDs who heard it were also touched by your perseverance and courage against such overwhelming odds. It makes a person wonder if they will have what it takes, deep down where no one sees, when they are tested by adversity. I'm not sure many of us do - but that gives us something to work towards every day...I do hope that we have the opportunity to meet again - perhaps at another Capstone - or even at my old alma mater. Until then, be well and thank you again. CDR Cati Hanfdt."

• Ray Gleason, Business Mgr., Wilkins RV

  "I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for taking the time to visit our group last evening. I am sure that with your words, with your story, and with your strength, that you must have touched everyone present in one way or another. Myself being a single father of three beautiful daughters, I can only hope that they will be as thankful for me as clearly yours are for you. You certainly gave me encouragement and appreciation for what I have and what is possible for me to have, way beyond the world of Wilkins RV, and again I thank you for that. I hope you had a safe trip home and look forward to reading your book over the next few weeks. I would like to forward your name to a friend of mine, who is the county director of fire fighters, for any possible upcoming events, with your permission. Ray Gleason."

• Mark S. Held, Colonel, Commander. US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, GA.

  "Dear Captain Burk: On behalf of the Savannah District Corps of Engineers, I would like to thank you for the highly motivational speech that you presented during our first ever "Serious about Safety Conference." Your remarks were extremely well received and your participation contributed significantly to the success of the Conference. Thank you for sharing your time and experiences with us. We look forward to other opportunities to welcome you to Savannah and hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we did."

• John A. Pasko, Captain, U.S. Navy, Director, Officer Development, United States Naval Academy

  "Dear Captain Burk, Providing opportunities for Midshipmen to develop as leaders of character is one of the Naval Academy’s most important goals. Our one-day Capstone Seminar for Midshipmen First Class, in which you participated, is part of that important process. Your participation this academic year was instrumental to the continued success of the program. Our Midshipmen First Class were impressed by your enthusiasm and insightful message. The opportunity to listen to your personal experiences and views of the inevitable challenges they will face enables them to more clearly understand their future responsibilities. Your presence also demonstrated our Navy's commitment to the development of our future officers. Thank you for your participation and outstanding support of the Naval Academy, and especially for the donation of your valuable time. We hope to see you again in the future. Capt. John Pasko."

• Paul Chick, Trainer, Philadelphia, PA

  "George, I appreciate the note you wrote to my son in the book I purchased from you. He had brain surgery awhile back and is still being treated. He has experienced a lot of challenges in his life as you have. I wanted to tell you I gave him the book, told him your story and he was really thankful for the encouraging words. He was really touched by the story and asked me if you were still speaking in this area. If you could send me your articles, it would be great and I can share them with him and some of the kids I work with here at St. Vincent's. We work with troubled teenage girls here at SV and I think your video and discussion about your work would be helpful to these girls who need to hear about the tremendous challenges you faced and have grown through. (And the fact that you are so generous in telling people how they can help themselves.) Best wishes to you and thanks again for the speech last week and for all the good you are doing for others. I look forward to receiving your articles and getting my son to attend one of your talks next time you're in this area. Paul Chick."

• Joseph Picozzi, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention Division, Philadelphia, Fire Department, Philadelphia, PA

  "Dear Mr. Burk: I want to thank you for participating in the Philadelphia Fire Department’s Thirty-Ninth Annual Fire Safety Education Seminar. Your presentation conducted on June 20 regarding “Lifeforce: Overcoming Obstacles” provided an excellent overview and a wealth of useful information for members of our Seminar audience. The feedback from Seminar attendees was very positive concerning your presentation. I appreciate the time and effort you spent putting together this program for our Seminar. Again, thank you so much for your assistance and support. If there is ever anything the Fire Prevention Division can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Joseph Picozzi Deputy Chief Fire Prevention Division George, I really enjoyed meeting you. You really inspired me. Please keep up your emails. Thanks, Joe. Happy Birthday! DC Joseph Picozzi."

• Jeff Eassa, Dal-Tile Corporation, Lanham, MD

  "George, Many thanks for a refreshing perspective that has re-oriented my priorities. You bring passion and logic to what is really important in life. Look forward to exploring your web site and reading your book. Take care and thanks for touching my life. Jeff Eassa Daltile Corporation Architectural Representative for Washington, D.C. Lanham, MD"

• John Turner, Jr., Senior Vice-President, Dal-Tile Corporation, Dallas, TX

  "Captain Burk I appreciate your kind comments regarding our team. I know they enjoyed their time with you and many were moved to change their priorities and choose to be successful in life. I am honored to be on your contact list and look forward to your articles. Best regards, John Turner, Jr. Senior Vice-President Dal-Tile Corporation Dallas, Texas"

• Kenneth G. Till, Assistant Training Officer, Romeoville, Fire Department, Romeoville, IL.

  "Captain Burk I am a subscriber to the Fire Department Training Networks Firescue Interactive. I read your management model (on) leadership lessons and found it to be one of the best models I have read in quite some time. I thank you for the article. Sincerely, Kenneth G. Till Assistant Training Officer Romeoville, Fire Department Romeoville, IL."

• S. Dean Broek, Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, Anchorage, Alaska

  "September 21, 2006 We used George as our guest speaker at last year’s Celebrate Safety banquet. He is a powerful speaker. One thing sticks out in my mind during his speech. After we were done recognizing the contractors for their safety performance, he took the stage. He congratulated them all and said your hard work over the past year has paid off. But, then he said “Now what?” Now that you’ve achieved this, what are you going to do? He went on to challenge all the leaders of these companies to achieve even higher accomplishments and to never give up, which tied into his speech about how he never gave up. He speech was spiritual, motivational and sprinkled with humor. He received a standing ovation. After the banquet, I had numerous contractor and government folks tell me that his speech was the best Celebrate Safety banquet held so far, and in large part, due to George’s powerful speech. S. Dean Broek Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District Anchorage, Alaska"

• LTC Don Accamando, USAF. Pennsylvania Air National Guard

  16 November 07 Captain Burk, I wanted to take a moment and drop you a line and thank you for the tremendous message you shared with us Veterans Day weekend. I can’t qualify in words the impact your survival story had on me. I was mesmerized and feel honored and blessed to have been with you. I would also like to thank you for the impact you had on my daughter Marissa. At seventeen she has not experienced that level of suffering or sacrifice and as we chatted on our way home, I could see how she was clearly moved by your fight for life. In closing, please let me reiterate how grateful I am to have met you and how fortunate I am to know that the depth of commitment in a man’s heart is that powerful. I hope some day our paths cross again. Godspeed, Don Accamando, LTC, USAF

• Deb Tulak, "Friends of Danang." Pittsburgh, PA

"September 21, 2006 14 November 2007 Hi George, We had much positive feedback about your presentation. On behalf of the “Friends of Danang,” thank you again very much! You haven’t heard from the last of us. Take care and thanks for the inspiration. It hit home.” Deb Tulak.

• Susan White, Association of Builders & Contractors, Springboro, OH

  George- Thank you for sharing your message with our group at the Safety Day in Dayton. We had so many nice complements on your presentation! Even the staff here at ABC felt you touched them in a way they will always remember! Such an outstanding message of love, dedication, hope, leadership & integrity!! I wish you the best and hope that we will meet again, Warmest regards, Susan White Associated Builders & Contractors Ohio Valley Construction Education Foundation Mid-America OSHA Education Center Springboro, OH