Graduation Year | Class of 1981 |
Date of Passing | Sep 11, 2001 |
About | "The family and friends of Thomas Burnett called him an American hero during funeral and burial services Friday in the Twin Cities. Burnett, a Minnesota native, was one of several men who resisted the hijackers who had taken over Flight 93 and caused the jet to crash short of the terrorists target on Sept. 11. Government officials believe the passenger jet, which carried Burnett and 44 others, was heading for the White House...." http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200205/24_williamsb_burnett/ |