{"id":29274,"date":"2013-04-05T10:56:06","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T00:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=29274"},"modified":"2020-09-23T18:16:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T08:16:41","slug":"fund-launched-to-remember-dan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/04\/05\/fund-launched-to-remember-dan\/","title":{"rendered":"Fund Launched To Remember Dan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dan Burnet ... memorial fund has been set up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 5, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

A scholarship fund has been launched in memory of the late\u00a0Dan Burnet, from Booubyjan, who died on March 16 after a tragic accident in Rome.<\/p>\n

Dan, from Springbrook Host Farm, and his wife Joanna are well-known for their VisitOz program, which has been offering agricultural training and work experience to thousands of young overseas visitors for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

He also operated Spring Gully Olives and was a familiar face selling olive products at various South Burnett shows and festivals.<\/p>\n

Dan had been visiting Rome for the 2013 Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC) when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

He died in hospital.<\/p>\n

A memorial service will be held for Dan at Springbrook Farm from 11:30am today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dan was born in the United Kingdom and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Engineers.<\/p>\n

WYSE Travel Confederation and Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) have worked together with the Burnet family to create a memorial fund in Dan\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

All donations will go towards a youth program to continue providing travel opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n