James BF Burnett

Clackamas, Oregon

June 22, 2012

Age Military Rank Unit/Location
70 Army  

 

 Killed on motorcycle while riding to stand tall for another hero.

James Brent Francis Burnett 
Obituary
Burnett, James Brent Francis 70 Feb. 25, 1942 June 22, 2012 Jim was born in Ogden, Utah and grew up in Portland. He graduated Franklin H.S. class of 1960. Jim was a dedicated Patriot Guard Rider. He was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle to a mission and died of his injuries. He is survived by his brother, Dennis; daughters, Holly and Amy; and his son, JohnRobert. A party honoring his life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 8, at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge. For more information about Jim's life please visit memorialwebsites.legacy.com/JimBurnett/homepage.aspx 

Published in The Oregonian on July 1, 2012

Escorting Jim Home, Click photo below:

June 25, 2012

 (Posted August 29, 2015)

They Came To Honor James, Click photo below:

July 8, 2012

Tribute Ride, Click photo below:

Photos by Pam Morett 07/08/12

Jim Burnett Memorial Ride, Click photo below:

September 8, 2012

Cheers To Jim

June 22, 2015

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 101 in North Tillamook County
06/23/2012
Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
(503) 731-3020 ext. 247
gregg.hastings@state.or.us

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a motorcycle-involved fatal traffic crash on Highway 101 in the Twin Rocks area of northern Tillamook County.

On June 22, 2012 at approximately 7:38 p.m. OSP and local emergency responders were dispatched to a reported crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle on Highway 101 at Minnehaha Street in Twin Rocks near milepost 51. The seriously injured motorcycle operator was transported by Tillamook Ambulance to Tillamook County General Hospital where he died.

Preliminary investigation indicates a motorcycle operated by JAMES BRENT FRANCIS BURNETT, age 70, from Clackamas, was northbound on Highway 101 going through the intersection with Minnehaha Street when a stopped Datsun pickup lurched forward at slow speed into the side of the motorcycle. BURNETT lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was wearing a protective helmet.

The pickup's driver, PAMELA JEAN LaFONTAINE, age not available, from Garibaldi, was not injured. She told investigators her foot slipped off the clutch causing the pickup to jump forward at a slow speed.

OSP troopers from the Tillamook work site are continuing the investigation and no citations have been issued at this time. Lead investigator is Trooper Aaron Butcher.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Tillamook Ambulance, Rockaway Beach Fire Department, Rockaway Beach Police Department, and ODOT.

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