During February, 2006, a short while before he died, friends and admirers of Sgt. Homer Burks (Ret.) honored him with a benefit in Corrigan, Texas. Although it was put together on short notice, the event raised over $15,000, which helped offset Burks' cancer treatment expenses. Burks was quite ill, but was able to attend, and to his surprise was greeted by several Alpha Company vets who served with him in Vietnam. Left to Right: Tommy Foley, 2nd Platoon; Don Kaiser, 3rd Platoon; Homer Burks, 3rd Platoon; Alan Allen, 1st Platoon; and Harry Thompson, HQ. Burks served as Platoon Sergeant of 3rd Platoon, and most of the time was Platoon Leader as well, as 3rd Platoon for some time did not have an officer in charge. The four vets also presented Burks a plaque of appreciation, on behalf of all the men of Company A, for his outstanding leadership and service to our country. In Vietnam, Burks earned a Silver Star and Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, as well as other medals. He also served in Korea during the Korean War. CPT Brennan called Homer in late May to wish him well. CPT Brennan and 1SG Rodriguez recruited Homer at Ft Hood, Texas. Brennan has stated that “... the NCOs assigned to the Gunfighters were the best a Company Commander could ever hope for in combat.” He remembers Homer as “...one fine NCO and I relied on his judgment and experience with The Big Red One a great deal during the entire time we all were together in A Company, 1-6 Infantry.” Brennan told Homer that “...it was a little late for me to become a praying man; I would say a few for his recovery. I went to Saint Michael's Church, patron Saint of paratroopers, and lit a candle for him ... ” Sgt. Homer Burk passed away about noon on Sunday, June 11, 2006.

During February, 2006, a short while before he died, friends and admirers of Sgt. Homer Burks (Ret.) honored him with a benefit in Corrigan, Texas. Although it was put together on short notice, the event raised over $15,000, which helped offset Burks' cancer treatment expenses. Burks was quite ill, but was able to attend, and to his surprise was greeted by several Alpha Company vets who served with him in Vietnam. Left to Right: Tommy Foley, 2nd Platoon; Don Kaiser, 3rd Platoon; Homer Burks, 3rd Platoon; Alan Allen, 1st Platoon; and Harry Thompson, HQ. Burks served as Platoon Sergeant of 3rd Platoon, and most of the time was Platoon Leader as well, as 3rd Platoon for some time did not have an officer in charge. The four vets also presented Burks a plaque of appreciation, on behalf of all the men of Company A, for his outstanding leadership and service to our country. In Vietnam, Burks earned a Silver Star and Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, as well as other medals. He also served in Korea during the Korean War. CPT Brennan called Homer in late May to wish him well. CPT Brennan and 1SG Rodriguez recruited Homer at Ft Hood, Texas. Brennan has stated that “... the NCOs assigned to the Gunfighters were the best a Company Commander could ever hope for in combat.” He remembers Homer as “...one fine NCO and I relied on his judgment and experience with The Big Red One a great deal during the entire time we all were together in A Company, 1-6 Infantry.” Brennan told Homer that “...it was a little late for me to become a praying man; I would say a few for his recovery. I went to Saint Michael's Church, patron Saint of paratroopers, and lit a candle for him ... ” Sgt. Homer Burk passed away about noon on Sunday, June 11, 2006.