Photos: Hero’s Welcome As Soldier Returns From Afghanistan

September 11, 2011

A large crowded turned out in Flomaton Saturday morning with a hero’s welcome for a local soldier returning from Afghanistan.

All along Highway 113 and Highway 31, Chris Burnham was greeted by well wishers as he arrived home following six months in Afghanistan in the Air Force Reserves.  The Master Sergeant has been in the service for 19 years — four years active service and 15 in the reserves.

“Thank you to everyone that came out today,” Burnham said. “It meant so much to me and my family to have everyone there.”

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Pictured above and below: Master Sergeant Chris Burnham (seen in the middle photo in black) returned home from Afghanistan to Flomaton Saturday morning. Photos by Katie Findley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

8 Responses to “Photos: Hero’s Welcome As Soldier Returns From Afghanistan”

  1. chris burnham on September 14th, 2011 9:09 am

    Scoot, I am sorry for your loss, but I and Thankful for Travis. I just wished that I could have been here to support you and your family. Thank you and I thank Travis for the ultimate sacrifice for mine and my families FREEDOM.

  2. another AF MSgt on September 13th, 2011 4:40 am

    Welcome home my fellow SNCO! My God bless you and your family!

  3. Me on September 12th, 2011 10:21 pm

    Welcome Home MSgt Burnham!! Thank you and your fellow brothers and sisters for your service! I am glad you made it home safe and sound! Enjoy the time with your family!!

  4. MQ on September 12th, 2011 9:33 am

    @ scoot – Sorry for you loss. Prayers are with you and your family.Thank you for your son’s service to his country.
    @ The Burnham family – glad your son is home safely. Thank you for you service, MSgt. Burnham.
    God Bless BOTH families.

  5. 429SCJ on September 12th, 2011 8:30 am

    Welcome home MSgt Burnham, enjoy yourself!

  6. scoot on September 11th, 2011 12:20 pm

    Sorry I couldnt be there. We lost our son in Marjah 3 weeks ago. I would have been there for your safe return with a trk full of American Flags. Happy for your safe return. WELCOME HOME

  7. ProudArmyParent on September 11th, 2011 12:16 pm

    God Bless you for your service to our country MSgt Chris Burnham. Welcome home, job well done!

  8. SFC Ewing on September 11th, 2011 12:32 am

    Welcome home MSgT Burnham. God Bless and enjoy your family and friends.