Toronto Maple Leafs GM Son Dies in accident - GoFuckYourself.com

Bryan G · 02-06-2010, 08:30 AM

The youngest son of Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has died in a car crash.

The team said 21-year-old Brendan Burke was fatally injured in an accident Friday in Wayne County, Indiana.

Police told a Daytona, Ohio television station a black jeep lost control in poor weather and slid into oncoming traffic, hitting another vehicle head on and killing Burke as well as 18-year-old Mark Reedy.

Brendan Burke made headlines in November after he discussed being gay in an ESPN.com story.

Brian Burke, who is also the general manager of the U.S. Olympic team, told ESPN, "I simply could not be more proud of Brendan than I am, and I love him as much as I admire him."

The family has asked for privacy.

MLSE president and CEO Richard Peddie said, "On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burke. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time."

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epitome · 02-06-2010, 08:37 AM

That's horrible!

I remember reading and watching videos about his coming out and I always got the impression that he came from a great, loving family.

This is probably the most difficult time they will face as a family.

Bryan G · 02-06-2010, 08:45 AM

yup very sad

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Pics Traffic · 02-06-2010, 09:02 AM

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02-06-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
Bryan G Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,338	Toronto Maple Leafs GM Son Dies in accident The youngest son of Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has died in a car crash. The team said 21-year-old Brendan Burke was fatally injured in an accident Friday in Wayne County, Indiana. Police told a Daytona, Ohio television station a black jeep lost control in poor weather and slid into oncoming traffic, hitting another vehicle head on and killing Burke as well as 18-year-old Mark Reedy. Brendan Burke made headlines in November after he discussed being gay in an ESPN.com story. Brian Burke, who is also the general manager of the U.S. Olympic team, told ESPN, "I simply could not be more proud of Brendan than I am, and I love him as much as I admire him." The family has asked for privacy. MLSE president and CEO Richard Peddie said, "On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burke. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time." STORY __________________ Bryan skype: bryan.glass3 \| ICQ 302999591

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02-06-2010, 08:37 AM	#2
epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	That's horrible! I remember reading and watching videos about his coming out and I always got the impression that he came from a great, loving family. This is probably the most difficult time they will face as a family.

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Pics Traffic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 3,055	sad. RIP.