Spc Alan Joseph Burgess
Born: May 30, 2024 in Taunton, Massachusetts
Died: October 15, 2024 in Mosul, Iraq
Spc. Alan J. Burgess of Lisbon, New Hampshire is a 1999 graduate of Oxbow High School. Prior to that, he attended Lisbon Regional School through his Sophomore year. He enlisted in the New Hampshire National Guard 2002 where he served as a Cannon Crewmember. Alan was known for his big heart, his generosity, and his honesty and he believed that one should have fun, because life was too short. In his leisure, he enjoyed outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing and also enjoyed computers. During his deployment to Iraq, he stayed in touch with his family as often as possible, and he was looking forward to getting back stateside to see his son and his family. Alan’s faith played a big role in his life, and he had begun study preparations in his goal to become a Military Chaplain. He enjoyed sharing his faith with the people of Iraq and would trade out Rosary Beads for Muslim Beads with them. During his visits to those Iraqis that he had befriended, he would bring along candy to give away. He shared a close bond with his comrades, and his death had a profound effect on all of them. He brought humor, dedication and respect everywhere he went. Alan leaves his mother, Karen Moore, his father, Edward J. Burgess, his son, Dakota, two sisters and a brother, Eddie. He was killed at age 24 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle in Mosul, Iraq. The Salmon Hole Bridge on Rte 302 in Lisbon was dedicated on May 30, 2024 and was renamed the ‘Spc Alan J. Burgess Bridge’ in his memory.
Army
National Guard
2nd Battalion
197th Field Artillery Brigade
Woodsville, New Hampshire
Burial is at Landaff Center Cemetery in Landaff, New Hampshire - Sec D-132
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