Submitted by his wife
Grady Don Burke loved God‚ his family‚ life and being a firefighter. Not necessarily always in that order. Grady was the ultimate ñsmoke eater‚ oh‚ how he loved being a firefighter. It was his passion‚ his life‚ his utmost desire. He served the Houston Fire Department and the City of Houston for 12 years‚ achieving the rank of Captain for the last two years of his career. When he was not at his station‚ he was completely devoted to his family‚ church and friends. He was married to his wife Cindy‚ for 12 years‚ and they had three beautiful children together‚ Hannah‚ Hailey and Hunter. Grady was a ñbehind the scenes servant to God‚ his church and his fellow man. He was always ready and willing to help and never wanted credit for his deeds. He was loyal‚ funny‚ adventurous‚ courageous‚ handsome‚ and above all a gentleman. Grady was a genuine‚ kind-hearted individual with a soul the size of Texas. He is our true hero.
From Southold New York, I send my most sincere and heartfelt and continuing condolences to Grady’s wife and three children, as well as his Fire Family. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and I am sure that he has earned his rightful place in Heaven above, with all the other Heroes in our Fire Families that have also made the Supreme Sacrifice. I like to think that each time on of our Brothers lose their battle to the Fiery Foe, all of the other Brothers up there greet him at the gate and welcome him home. Remember Grady in your good works and deeds; it makes him even prouder to have you as family and friends…
– Chaplain Joe McCarthyMost Sincerely,
Chaplain Joe McCarthy
Southold Fire Department
Southold, L.I., N.Y.