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M. Edward Burns
September 8, 1945 ~ July 23, 2017 (age 71) 71 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Nichole Thompson
August 1, 2017 9:16 AM
To say you will miss someone is such an abstraction of reality that it hardly merits expression, but I will miss Ed. And I suspect I barely knew him. To his loved ones who will miss him exponentially more, I send my heartfelt sympathies. He loved you all so very, very much.
Message from O'Tasha Rivers
August 7, 2017 1:06 PM
Thank you Nicole. He so enjoyed your friendship. O'Tasha
Message from Mary Edgerton
July 31, 2017 7:37 PM
I am sending prayers and good thoughts to Ed' s family. Ed was a classmate of mine at Aurora Central High School. He was a great friend and he will be missed by many. May he Rest In Peace.
A Simply Orchids was sent on July 27, 2017
Our sincere condolences. "'Happiness can be found even in the darkest times if one only remembers to turn on the light". We love you and are sending you love and strength. -Mike, Emilie, Felix, Dan, Lisa and Emmett.
Message from Jean-Claude and Dee Hounou
July 27, 2017 8:55 AM
Having known lovely O’Tasha first, we met Ed Burns when we asked him to perform our wedding ceremony, something that he put much thought into and really loved to do to get couples started on the right path. It was so relaxing and reassuring for such an important moment, and Ed made it both serious and fun. He was a calm and steady presence. I can still remember his jokes and laughter as well as the commitment.
Then when we needed guidance for an immigration issue, we asked Ed about a referral. He recommended a young and extremely competent immigration lawyer saying he was amazed at what she had accomplished. We worked with that lawyer for eight years to get through all the steps needed for citizenship. We can’t imagine how anyone else could have understood and worked through our details let alone have the earnest ethical drive to reach our goals. Thank goodness for Ed’s insight, observation, and judgment about this attorney, who proved his wisdom about quality when she became an Immigration Judge.
He was an intelligent, kind man, who could joke about the military – we told him our son was joining the Navy, and we were wondering where he would take and put his “stuff”, and Ed quickly responded, “There’s no room for stuff!” – or chatter about our new floor or the thrills of owning a Prius. He’s gone too soon, and in our hearts we will miss him. Peace and comfort to you, Ed.
Then when we needed guidance for an immigration issue, we asked Ed about a referral. He recommended a young and extremely competent immigration lawyer saying he was amazed at what she had accomplished. We worked with that lawyer for eight years to get through all the steps needed for citizenship. We can’t imagine how anyone else could have understood and worked through our details let alone have the earnest ethical drive to reach our goals. Thank goodness for Ed’s insight, observation, and judgment about this attorney, who proved his wisdom about quality when she became an Immigration Judge.
He was an intelligent, kind man, who could joke about the military – we told him our son was joining the Navy, and we were wondering where he would take and put his “stuff”, and Ed quickly responded, “There’s no room for stuff!” – or chatter about our new floor or the thrills of owning a Prius. He’s gone too soon, and in our hearts we will miss him. Peace and comfort to you, Ed.
Message from O'Tasha Rivers
August 7, 2017 1:05 PM
Thank you so very much for your kind words and being there in support at the funeral. With love & gratitude. O'Tasha
A candle was lit by Dee & Jean-Claude
on July 25, 2017 10:42 PM
Message from Charla Branham
July 25, 2017 8:39 PM
What a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. He was the epitome of kindness and caring. An incredibly intelligent man who loved to share his knowledge and experience. When he was leaving the courthouse on his last day at work, he had his Sheltie dog with him, I didn't know he was retiring and he hadn't really told anyone, because he was the kind of man who didn't want to draw attention to himself. I was so sad because we were losing such an intelligent, kind and caring man. And I knew I would miss the lively and intelligent conversations along with the opportunity to work with such a wonderful person. Thank you Magistrate Burns, you shared so much knowledge, were so kind and caring. Just an amazing human being.
Message from O'Tasha Rivers
August 7, 2017 1:08 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, O'Tasha
Message from Ksmm@msn.com
July 25, 2017 7:38 PM
Dearest O'Tasha, Megan and all of Ed's loved ones,
I met Ed in 1997, before I met O'Tasha. He was the very fair judge listening to my filed case.
Sending much love and light to O'Tasha and loved ones.
💜 Kerre
I met Ed in 1997, before I met O'Tasha. He was the very fair judge listening to my filed case.
Sending much love and light to O'Tasha and loved ones.
💜 Kerre
Message from O'Tasha Rivers
August 7, 2017 1:09 PM
Thank you so much my darling beloved Kerre. And the flowers were so very beautiful! I love you, O'Tasha
A candle was lit by Kerre
on July 25, 2017 7:31 PM
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