Tom Burnett
American businessman
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About Tom Burnett
Tom Burnett is considered a national hero. A successful businessman, the American was aboard the United Airlines Flight 93 when it was hijacked as part of the infamous September 11 disaster. He alongside some other passengers attempted to reclaim the aircraft which was then under the control of the hijackers.
Their attempt caused the plane to crash into a Pennsylvania-based field instead of a Washington, D.C., building, which was the target of the hijackers. His name has been inscribed on the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Family
His parents were Beverly and Thomas Burnett Sr., and he grew up alongside a sister. In 1992, he married a lady named Deena. He was survived by four children namely Mariah Mills Jacobsen, Madison Margaret Halley Elizabeth, and Anna Claire.
Education
Burnett graduated from Thomas Jefferson Senior High School and continued at Saint John's University where he read economics. He later moved to the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Trivia
Before his untimely death, he worked with Thoratec Corporation as the chief operating officer, and vice president.
He played football during his days in high school.
In the 2006 film titled “Flight 93” his character was played by American actor Jeffrey Nordling.
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F.A.Q. about Tom Burnett
When is his birthday?
Tom Burnett's birthday is on May 29, 1963.
In how many days is his birthday?
Tom's birthday is in 34 days
How old was Tom when he died?
He was 38 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 11, 2001.
How old would he be today?
Tom Burnett would be 60 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Tom from?
He was born in Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S..