Brendan Burke, son of Brian Burke, killed in auto accident

[Guest zackmorris]

http://www.pal-item.com/article/20100205/U...elated+fatality

I don't like Burke one bit, but I don't wish this upon him. Best wishes go out to his family.

[thedisappearer 291]

Not to be the ****** who labels people by their sexuality, but was this his *** son? Either way, terrible loss, and I wish hi sfamily the best in their hour of need.

Edited February 6, 2010 by thedisappearer

[zettie85 106]

This is very sad news indeed. We actually have an ongoing thread about Brendan and how he told his father he was *** in the political discussion area.

Very good article about. It's surprising to see something like this.

[zettie85 106]

Not to be the ****** who labels people by their sexuality, but was this his *** son? Either way, terrible loss, and I wish hi sfamily the best in their hour of need.

Yes, he was.

[Guest zackmorris]

To me it shouldn't have mattered if he was ***. He was a human being. His sexual preference shouldn't define him as a person. Not a swipe at you zettie, just felt like saying that. I know some anti-Leafs fans have and will probably still rag him about it.

I heard a little bit about the whole scenario with his dad. Never read much into it though.

Edited February 6, 2010 by zackmorris

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Wow. His poor mother and father. My best wishes go out to the Burke family.

[Rivalred 630]

RIP and prayers go out

[thedisappearer 291]

To me it shouldn't have mattered if he was ***. He was a human being. His sexual preference shouldn't define him as a person.

I heard a little bit about the whole scenario with his dad. Never read much into it though.

I don't care that he was ***, it's just that that is the only son of Burke I knew anything of and was seeking clarification.

[zettie85 106]

To me it shouldn't have mattered if he was ***. He was a human being. His sexual preference shouldn't define him as a person. Not a swipe at you zettie, just felt like saying that. I know some anti-Leafs fans have and will probably still rag him about it.

I heard a little bit about the whole scenario with his dad. Never read much into it though.

It's not suppose to define him. It was a very good article I just thought I would mention it.

I wonder if Burke will still be at the Olympics.

[Guest zackmorris]

I wasn't trying to rip into anyone here. I just know some people have made fun of his son being *** and just felt like saying what I did. Lots of homophobes on the internet these days don'tcha know.

Edited February 6, 2010 by zackmorris

[Creasemonkey 30]

Nobody should have to bury their child. I feel for his parents.

[Rivalred 630]

I wasn't trying to rip into anyone here. I just know some people have made fun of his son being *** and just felt like saying what I did. Lots of homophobes on the internet these days don'tcha know.

You are an ass for even bringing it up...

[Guest zackmorris]

I try to say what I believe is right and I get called an ass. Wow.

[zettie85 106]

I wasn't trying to rip into anyone here. I just know some people have made fun of his son being *** and just felt like saying what I did. Lots of homophobes on the internet these days don'tcha know.

Not just the internet. To many all over.

[Guest zackmorris]

Sucks but it's true.

Oh well, here's hoping the Burke family does alright. I've seen alot of parents bury their children and it's never easy. Time is the only thing that can come close to healing it. Hopefully he won't be remembered for being the son of Burke or anything else about him, and more for the person he was.

[Happy Pancake 6]

Nobody should have to bury their child. I feel for his parents.

This x100.

[EuroTwin 240]

That is absolutely awful.

Those poor people he left behind.

[wingfan1991 221]

Unbelievable loss.. can't imagine what the Burke family is going through right now.

[Icesurfer 75]

Sending my prayers.... terrible loss.

[Guest micah]

What truly awful news. My prayers for the Burke family.

[Kira 451]

I've never been a fan of Brian Burke, but my heart just aches for his family over this. This transcends any animosity and dislike of the man and his actions.

Rest in peace, Brendan...

Edited February 6, 2010 by Kira

[T.Low 1,011]

Ouch. Very ouch. From my 2nd hand observation, even time doesn't heal burying one's child. It never heals. Condolences to the Burkes.

[HockeytownRules19 902]

OMG!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Mark Reedy in that article is my good friend's little brother! OMG! I didn't know!

He died so soon! R.I.P. Brendan and Mark!

Edited February 6, 2010 by HockeytownRules19

[hankzet40 233]

Absolute tragedy. My condolences.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Absolutely awful. My thoughts and prayers go out to both families. Edited February 6, 2010 by HockeyCrazy3033