Sad news. Brian Burke's son dies.

areaman · Post by **areaman** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:30 pm

Brendan Burke, age 21, has died in a car accident. He is the son of Leaf's GM, Brian Burke. The elder Burke is also the GM of the 2010 USA Hockey Team and grew up in Edina.

Goldfishdude · Post by **Goldfishdude** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:23 pm

That's horrible...... Our thoughts to the family during this difficult time.

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:14 pm

Here's the story reported by Russo in the Strib

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/ ... c:_Yyc:aUU

Wishing the Burke family the best in this difficult time.

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:27 pm

Thoughts and prayers with the Burke family.

slyer · Post by **slyer** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:03 pm

thoughts and prayers with the family, live life to the fullest cause you never know what can happen. i can't imagine losing one of my sons before i go.