Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the day like it was yesterday. My husband, Spec-4 Burley's company, 553rd, was called to assist with emergency evacuations.
Later on we heard that Kimberly was missing. They believe she slipped by the floodgates. The downpour was treacherous that day!
I remember a search and rescue call going out. We were all praying and hoping that she made it to safety somehow and would be found alive.
Our hopes were dashed when she was found by the drain. Mr. and Mrs. Storm, I wept for your daughter then. I Am Weeping for her now as I pen this reflection. She was a bright light shining in the darkness.
I will never forget when my husband came home and told Me, 'Deneen, they found Kim's body by the drain!' It seemed like the whole base and nearby families/ communities were saddened. We were all praying for her rescue.
God bless you all!

Deneen Morgan-Burley,
Military Spouse of Spec-4, Gregory J. Burley, FortHood, TX

Deneen Morgan-Burley
Wife of Spec-4 Gregory J. Burley 553rd BN

November 14, 2024

Kim,
I received the news of this tragic event while I was in Germany in 1986. We had Basic Training together in 1985, C co 11th MP BN (OSUT) Ft. McClellan, AL. I was in 3rd Plt, you were in 2nd, we spoke a few times and we were friends. I have never stopped thinking about you, but yesterday it hit me hard when I was walking the MP Honor Grove in FT. Leonard Wood, MO. I saw a brick with your name on it, it saddened me very much. It has been 39 years and your memory is still alive in my mind. This tells us that we are beyond time and space. We live forever in the memory of those who loved us. Fly high, my friend. Godspeed.

Nelson Colon-Acevedo
Friend

July 7, 2024

Rest in Peace, MP Storm!

MP Matt Lyons - 1980/83
U.S. Army Military Police - 546th MP Co. Ft. Sill, OK

July 3, 2023

I served at Fort Hood and am saddened to hear of this.
401st Military Police Company
July 1975-September 1976

Frank Onolfi, Army Veteran

May 3, 2023

I ran across a memorial at Veterans Park in Carson, Ca. And saw Kimberly’s name on it with other Carson residents who gave their lives. I knew a James Storm while attending Caroldale Elementary back in the early 1970s. Are they related?

Raymond David Ward(civilian)
None

June 6, 2022

While doing a search online of the 401st on a boring day I saw Kim’s picture and clicked on it. I was there that day and had made it to the motor pool and set out to my post not even knowing she was missing until we got back to the barracks. What terrible day it was.

After 35 years in LE I have never forgotten Kim or that day. She was so full of life and had a such a happy demeanor. She is always a pleasant, fun 19 year old in my mind. I’m sorry I didn’t see this earlier.

R. J. Niehaus
401st 1985-86

Sgt. J. Niehaus
West Chester Police Department (ret.)

January 24, 2022

Kim,

I graduated basic training and Military Police School with you at Fort McClellan, Al.
Then we served together at Fort Hood in the 401st MP Co.
I was on duty the night of the storm. I will never forget that night, great efforts were made to rescue you.
You are a hero and a friend that I will never forget to the end of my days.
God bless your family and give them peace until we are all together again.

PFC Michael Cole
401st Military Police Company (1985-1986)

August 17, 2021

Never forgotten.

T Braddy

June 4, 2021

I served with Kim in the 401st MP company FT Hood Texas. She was a sweet young lady while being a hard charger at the same time. Rest easy Kim.

Master Trooper David A Lewis
Virginia State Police

June 28, 2020

RIP KIM. Hope your family is strong. Kim was scheduled to be my partner that day. She and another female crossed the street 15 seconds before a few of us. Still miss Kim and wish it never happened.

Col Glenn moons
Fellow MP

February 15, 2020

Rest in peace Military Police Officer Storm.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 3, 2019

Rest in peace Military Police Officer Storm. A true young heroine!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2019

Kimberly, I am still saddened to this day. Never stop thinking about you,my friend my soldier. Our loss has changed me,to this day,after all these years. Your friend always.

Angel Yambo
Squad leader

December 27, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP, you will never ever be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police

December 14, 2018

Kimberly,
It's so hard to believe it's been over 30 years since that traggic day. I will always remember when you arrived at the unit and placed in our Platoon. You were not the typical new quite Soldier, you were spunky and full of energy. While there are many great memories, one I had was as I was getting ready for an appearance board, a button popped off my dress shirt. You grabbed the shirt, ran to your room and sewed it back on. Your smile was contagious. As I went on to complete a military career, I often thought of you and hoped that you knew how many people you impacted in the time you spent with us. Though you are gone, you will "Never" be forgotten. Thank you for your service my Friend

CSM (Ret) Larry Linville
US Army Retired

July 18, 2018

Kimberly,you are not forgotten. I will always hold you in my heart as a wonderful, sweet and caring young lady. My heart broke when I heard the news,here after all these years,I miss you more than anyone. Your friend always.

Acting Sergeant,Angel Yambo.
Squad leader

July 11, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 25, 2018

To the Storm Family,

I served in the 89th MP Brigade with PFC Storm in 1986. Kimberly's service and sacrifice, as well as the sacrifice of your family, will never be forgotten as evidenced by this memorial.

On Saturday we will be flying a flag over our agency in honor of Kimberly's service to the military and law enforcement. I would then like the opportunity to ship the flag to your family.

Please contact me at [email protected] so we can make arrangements to get the flag to your family.

Thank you,

Glenn Kaletta
Former 410th and LEA Traffic MP

June 1, 2017

I have not forgotten you my friend. I passed by you as you were heading to the motor pool. We were all in a hurry. It was raining like crazy that day, just minutes before tragedy struck we said our hellos and promised to get in touch later. Miss you my sister in arms. Thank you for your service Kim.

Civilian, former US Army Military Police

April 30, 2017

I was bringing my platoon back from a field exercise. There were heavy thunderstorms and harsh rains all around us. We passed Kim and her platoon near our motorpool. As I understood it, they were deploying for low water crossing intervention. I'm not sure how much time had passed, but we are in our platoon office when we got the word about Kim. My entire platoon got to their feet, to volunteer to join in the search. We were told to wait to see if we would be needed later.
I had only met Kim once or twice, but the kids in my platoon thought the world of her. At Kim's memorial service, I saw my grizzled old combat buddy, 1st Sgt. Roy Hanna, cry.

Michael E. Witzgall
US Army, Military Police

April 30, 2017

Oh Kimberly, I can't believe it's been 30 years. It hurts like it just happened yesterday. You have some great friends that still remember you and dedicated this memorial page to you. I still remember the night the two military men came to our door. I just knew what they were there for, only I thought it for your brother. I never would have imagined it was for you. I love you and miss you with all my heart. Mom

Susan Storm
Kim's Mom

June 22, 2016

Thank you all for remembering our daughter on this day.
My wife and I and her sisters and brother still miss her and will till our passing.
Thank you all for your service. God bless every one of you

Kimberly's Dad

Gary Storm
Kim's Dad

June 18, 2016

God bless....and thank you.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 4, 2016

Thank you for your service. RIP sister

Anonymous
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Police Department

June 3, 2016