In Memory - Danny Burns

**Regs** · 05-07-2002, 08:49 AM

My extreme heartfelt condolenses go out to Stephen Burns and his family as Danny Burns passed away last night unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm.

Danny was an icon in the Irish community and the soccer community here in BC. My thoughts of him will always be of a joyous, charasmatic man who always brought a smile to everyone who was around him. He will be sorely missed.

Captain Shamrock will be away from TTP for the next little bit as he is obviously devasted, but if you knew Danny, please post your thoughts here as I'm sure Stephen will appreciate it greatly.

Robin Regnier.

Fastshow · 05-07-2002, 09:08 AM

Burnsie,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, your Mum, your brother and the rest of your family. No words can express this tragedy and I only wish I were there to help in any way I could. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Steve.

Ian Ascough

john · 05-07-2002, 09:21 AM

Stephen,

On behalf of my family I would like to extend to you and yours my heartfelt condolenses.

John Peterson

Guinness · 05-07-2002, 09:25 AM

The passing of a good man is always a sad day, but the passing of a good man you had the pleasure of sharing a few laughs and a few pints with is heart renching... To me Mr. Danny Burns has always been a class act and gentleman, he will be missed by all of those who knew him...
Stevie, my thoughts go out to you and your family in this tragic time...

All the best, JC

The Apprentice · 05-07-2002, 09:29 AM

Captain, My condolenses to you and your family in this time of sorrow...

TA

Ballbaby · 05-07-2002, 09:33 AM

Stephen,

I know how close you were to your father and how close knit your family is to one another. I know things seem very mixed up right now. I lost my father at age 54 and it devastated me. I know what you are going through. Ironically, it was the same thing that took my father from me.

Danny Burns meant a lot to me. Everytime I saw the man, I felt sincerely received. He was the kind of guy I would look for in a crowd of familiar faces because I knew I would enjoy an honest, jovial conversation. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and it wouldn't take long for him to find an angle to bring them into a conversation. I respected him greatly for that because it was very true to his character. His personality was magnetic and he was a fine ambassador of the Irish community. Again, I thrived off that, and I will truly miss that. It really is a tragic loss.

Stephen and family, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and my family. You will all get through this.

Spiro Pegios

Peter · 05-07-2002, 09:48 AM

Captain,

Your dad will be missed by all who knew him. He sure knew how to brighten a room with his personality and musicianship.

Be strong Stephen.

Peter Stannard

**knvb** · 05-07-2002, 09:58 AM

I wanted to add something, I clicked on the Reply button but my mind is blank. What can you say? What words can I possibly say to take away the hurt for you and your family, but then I realised, there are 6 other replies to this thread. 6 other people who feel the same emotion and sympathy I do.

My most heart felt thoughts and sympathies go to you and your family Stephen. I've only known you and yours for a short time, but it's like I've lost one of my own. Anything you need you have but to call.

Dave Hleucka

lita · 05-07-2002, 10:04 AM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family in the difficult time.

Is gairid ár gcairt ar an saol seo.

Sandman · 05-07-2002, 10:36 AM

Mr. Danny Burns is a quality role model that left us with memories of class and respect. I looked up to Mr. Burns and I sincerely pass my heartiest condolences to the Burns Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Stephen.

Sandy Sumra

Notty · 05-07-2002, 10:40 AM

Steven,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family! Although I didn’t know Danny that well, his reputation for being a kind, amusing and caring man preceded him and was recognized for this each time his name was mentioned. I know you and your father shared the same love for life and will be deeply missed by all who new him.

All the best to you and your family!

Darren Nott

**Hands of Stone** · 05-07-2002, 11:06 AM

Burnsie,

You and your familly will be in the thoughts of the whole soccer community, my deepest sympathy for you and your familly.

Chris Johnson

SC · 05-07-2002, 11:56 AM

Dear Stephen,

We are very sorry to hear about the loss to the Burns family. Deepest sympathies from our family to yours.

Best Wishes,
The Jack Family

Gaffa · 05-07-2002, 12:12 PM

Burnsie,

I only met your Dad on a handful of occasions, so I didn't know him well. In truth I knew of the Burns/Club Ireland legend more than anything. I will say this though...Danny had that unique quality of being instantly likeable. The minute you met him, you liked him. He was a lovely Irish gentleman. A character. You have the same qualities.

You and yours will all be in our prayers at dinner tonight.

Rich Hawes.

sensei_hanson · 05-07-2002, 12:13 PM

Burnsie,

My condolences go to you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong.

-Mike Halford.

the power · 05-07-2002, 12:21 PM

Steve,

My deepest condolences to you and your family on this tragic loss. I know there is little I can say other than that you and your family are in my prayers.

Mike Sweeney

J_B · 05-07-2002, 12:27 PM

Burnsie,

Condolences to the full family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you, my friend.

John Blair

Keeper · 05-07-2002, 01:20 PM

Stephen,

Although I did not know him, your father must have been indeed a fine man to raise a good boy as yourself. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Marcus Dressel.

Vinnie · 05-07-2002, 01:49 PM

Burnsie,

Hey buddy I got a chill down my back when I heard the news. I too lost my father so I can honestly say "I understand". Although I had only met him a few times, it was obvious that he loved the game, he loved his motherland (Ireland) and he loved his family. I'm sure he will be sorely missed at home and on the sidelines and especially on stage. A Club Ireland Icon has been lost but not forgotten.

Keep your spirits up.
He is playing on the biggest stage now.

Call me if you need anything.

Vince A

Reccos · 05-07-2002, 03:07 PM

Stephen:

May you and your family find some comfort and peace in the knowledge that your father's life touched the lives of so many others through his music and his life.

In some way your father's life and his music fit this paraphrased poem attributed to several poets including Ralph Waldo Emerson:

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children...
To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
To leave the world a little bit better;
Whether by a beautiful song, a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

From all you have said here on TTP and the sentiments of those who posted here, your dad truly lived a good life and made a lot of people happy. All the best to your and family - our thoughts are with you.

Greg Basham

05-07-2002, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,085 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	In Memory - Danny Burns My extreme heartfelt condolenses go out to Stephen Burns and his family as Danny Burns passed away last night unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm. Danny was an icon in the Irish community and the soccer community here in BC. My thoughts of him will always be of a joyous, charasmatic man who always brought a smile to everyone who was around him. He will be sorely missed. Captain Shamrock will be away from TTP for the next little bit as he is obviously devasted, but if you knew Danny, please post your thoughts here as I'm sure Stephen will appreciate it greatly. Robin Regnier. __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

05-07-2002, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fastshow Member Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,305 Images: 111 TTP Friends: (0)	............ Burnsie, Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, your Mum, your brother and the rest of your family. No words can express this tragedy and I only wish I were there to help in any way I could. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Steve. Ian Ascough

05-07-2002, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Guinness Member Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Brookswood Posts: 3,413 Images: 1 TTP Friends: (2)	Tragic The passing of a good man is always a sad day, but the passing of a good man you had the pleasure of sharing a few laughs and a few pints with is heart renching... To me Mr. Danny Burns has always been a class act and gentleman, he will be missed by all of those who knew him... Stevie, my thoughts go out to you and your family in this tragic time... All the best, JC __________________ AVATAR enlarged: http://www.takethepiss.com/multimedi...s&cutoffdate=1

05-07-2002, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
knvb Kick'n it old school... A Total Bastard Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Langley Posts: 10,594 Images: 229 TTP Friends: (6)	I wanted to add something, I clicked on the Reply button but my mind is blank. What can you say? What words can I possibly say to take away the hurt for you and your family, but then I realised, there are 6 other replies to this thread. 6 other people who feel the same emotion and sympathy I do. My most heart felt thoughts and sympathies go to you and your family Stephen. I've only known you and yours for a short time, but it's like I've lost one of my own. Anything you need you have but to call. Dave Hleucka __________________ McDirty can I ask you somthing intalagent. Mr. Base

05-07-2002, 01:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vinnie Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Dumpster Posts: 375 TTP Friends: (0)	Sorry to hear about your loss Burnsie, Hey buddy I got a chill down my back when I heard the news. I too lost my father so I can honestly say "I understand". Although I had only met him a few times, it was obvious that he loved the game, he loved his motherland (Ireland) and he loved his family. I'm sure he will be sorely missed at home and on the sidelines and especially on stage. A Club Ireland Icon has been lost but not forgotten. Keep your spirits up. He is playing on the biggest stage now. Call me if you need anything. Vince A

05-07-2002, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
john Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere in the back Posts: 682 TTP Friends: (1)	Stephen, On behalf of my family I would like to extend to you and yours my heartfelt condolenses. John Peterson

05-07-2002, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Apprentice Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: In a Dungeon with Dragons Posts: 1,338 TTP Friends: (0)	Captain, My condolenses to you and your family in this time of sorrow... TA

05-07-2002, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ballbaby Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: in a parking lot with lots and lots of speedbumps Posts: 1,427 Images: 9 TTP Friends: (1)	Stephen, I know how close you were to your father and how close knit your family is to one another. I know things seem very mixed up right now. I lost my father at age 54 and it devastated me. I know what you are going through. Ironically, it was the same thing that took my father from me. Danny Burns meant a lot to me. Everytime I saw the man, I felt sincerely received. He was the kind of guy I would look for in a crowd of familiar faces because I knew I would enjoy an honest, jovial conversation. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and it wouldn't take long for him to find an angle to bring them into a conversation. I respected him greatly for that because it was very true to his character. His personality was magnetic and he was a fine ambassador of the Irish community. Again, I thrived off that, and I will truly miss that. It really is a tragic loss. Stephen and family, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and my family. You will all get through this. Spiro Pegios

05-07-2002, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Peter Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 748 Images: 3 TTP Friends: (1)	Captain, Your dad will be missed by all who knew him. He sure knew how to brighten a room with his personality and musicianship. Be strong Stephen. Peter Stannard

05-07-2002, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
lita Member Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Burnaby Posts: 147 Images: 2 TTP Friends: (0)	I am deeply sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family in the difficult time. Is gairid ár gcairt ar an saol seo.

05-07-2002, 10:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sandman Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Cameron Indoor Arena Posts: 517 TTP Friends: (2)	Mr. Danny Burns is a quality role model that left us with memories of class and respect. I looked up to Mr. Burns and I sincerely pass my heartiest condolences to the Burns Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Stephen. Sandy Sumra

05-07-2002, 10:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Notty Member Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Up the creek without a paddle Posts: 734 TTP Friends: (0)	Steven, My deepest sympathy to you and your family! Although I didn’t know Danny that well, his reputation for being a kind, amusing and caring man preceded him and was recognized for this each time his name was mentioned. I know you and your father shared the same love for life and will be deeply missed by all who new him. All the best to you and your family! Darren Nott

05-07-2002, 11:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hands of Stone Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Jul 2001 Location: The NAP, Home of the Mighty Rangers Posts: 4,461 Images: 7 TTP Friends: (6)	Burnsie, You and your familly will be in the thoughts of the whole soccer community, my deepest sympathy for you and your familly. Chris Johnson

05-07-2002, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
SC Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: On the fence. Posts: 3,011 Images: 121 TTP Friends: (3)	Dear Stephen, We are very sorry to hear about the loss to the Burns family. Deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Best Wishes, The Jack Family

05-07-2002, 12:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gaffa Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Connaught Park Posts: 264 TTP Friends: (0)	Burnsie, I only met your Dad on a handful of occasions, so I didn't know him well. In truth I knew of the Burns/Club Ireland legend more than anything. I will say this though...Danny had that unique quality of being instantly likeable. The minute you met him, you liked him. He was a lovely Irish gentleman. A character. You have the same qualities. You and yours will all be in our prayers at dinner tonight. Rich Hawes.

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Keeper Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: - Posts: 5,532 Images: 1172 TTP Friends: (0)	Stephen, Although I did not know him, your father must have been indeed a fine man to raise a good boy as yourself. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Marcus Dressel.

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Reccos Member Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 1,461 Images: 1 TTP Friends: (1)	Stephen: May you and your family find some comfort and peace in the knowledge that your father's life touched the lives of so many others through his music and his life. In some way your father's life and his music fit this paraphrased poem attributed to several poets including Ralph Waldo Emerson: To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children... To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; To leave the world a little bit better; Whether by a beautiful song, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. From all you have said here on TTP and the sentiments of those who posted here, your dad truly lived a good life and made a lot of people happy. All the best to your and family - our thoughts are with you. Greg Basham