Danny Burton
 

I'm posting this with Danny's permission -

As many of you already know, Danny's mother has been quite ill for some time. Regretfully, Mrs. Burton passed away this evening. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Thoughts and prayers to Danny and his family at this sad time...though not unexpected, it is never easy to lose a loved one. I know many of you will join me in expressing condolences.

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Very sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Danny and his family as well.

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Sorry to hear about the loss of Danny's mother. Thoughts and prayers from both Kelly & I.

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thoughts and prayers to a hell of a nice guy.

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Thoughts and prayers to my friend and his family. She fought a brave fight, because she'd been fighting this thing for quite a while, now. And with the way we've all followed her story, one thing was obvious to everybody. She had a son that loved her very much. R.I.P.

Jerry

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Your in my prayers Danny.

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Very sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family from the Watson's.

Danny,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything just ask.
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to Danny & Family, our sympathies on your loss. GOD Bless her. If there's anything we can do don't hesitate to call. vicki & bob black:22:

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Thoughts n' prayers in this most diffecult time!!...God Speed!!.....
___________
Brucer'

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We are very sad to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Danny and your family.

Bob, Monica and Jade

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Danny, we are so sorry for your loss my friend.You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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Danny,

Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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We are very sad to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Danny and your family.
Dick Battle Creek

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Thoughts and prayers my friend.

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Our condolences to Danny and family.

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Sorry to hear this Danny :13:.

Condolence's to Danny, friend's and Family...

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Sorry to hear of your loss Danny. I'll be thinking of you and your family through this difficult time.

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Danny,
Kim and I will be thinking of you and your family. Please know that you and yours have our condolences and prayers.

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Danny,

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You and your family will be in our prayers.

We all dread the day we lose one of our parents. I don't know what words to say to help ease the pain of your lose. All I know is she must have been one special lady, because she raised one heck of a nice person.

You are in my thoughts.

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Danny,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to you.

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My deepest sympathy to you and your family Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

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To Danny, his family and friends,
I was reading in the Bible the history of the Jewish people around the time of King David.
King David had a child whom died. He was very upset laying on the ground cry, praying and fasting for seven days.
We can only image how he felt. Well the child died. King David got up, got cleaned up and ordered food. His staff
was confused and asked him why he was acting like this and he said " While the child was alive, I fasted and wept:
for I said, "Who can tell whether the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live?" But now he is dead: why
should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." (2 Samuel 12:22-23)
What a comfort, what a joy to know that we can through Jesus Christ see our loved ones again. When you miss your Mother
the most and you are thinking about her Danny I pray that you find your comfort in His Words the words of God.
Please if you need prayer or just to pray call me.
#513-673-3368

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Very sorry to hear about your loss Danny.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Our condolences to you and your family.

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Danny we are very sorry to hear the sad news. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry,Sarah,Paul and Josh Spencer #66

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Very sorry to hear this news...thoughts are with you Danny and family...

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My condolences to Danny and his family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Our condolences to you my friend and to your family.
A lost love one even when expected is hard but time will heal.

Mark Fritz

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Signed on and was very saddened to read this news. Just know that many people are praying for God to comfort you now and in the days to come.

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First off, many many thanks for all these kind words from many kind people, many whom I've yet to meet. At this late hour, I feel a combination of sorrow and relief. It was a long struggle that my mom had but she gave it her all and Death had a real fight on his hands to the end.

I was called out to hospice and arrived soon as I could. Mom grabbed my hand, in much pain, and said that she was ready to go. I replied to her that was okay, no doubt God and the saints were waiting for her. 2 doses of morphine finally eased the pain and the heartbeat became weaker. Finally, at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, the nurse told me that the heartbeat was no more. I was holding one of my mom's hands and my daughter-in-law held the other. My wife and son had gone to get clothes and food. My daughter was en route; at 5:35 she was probably near Shelbyville, IN. And my mom's dog Yogi was there, aware that something was up.

We packed all her things, the right people were called, and many kind words were said to us by the hospice chaplain, Tom Long, our pastor, the Rev. Dan Cash and the hospice staff, caregivers and nurses alike. We headed for the house.

Last night the kids and I had a good time going through pictures for the video tribute to my mom. We laughed at some of the older pictures. It was good for them to see their dad and grandma too in their much younger days. For me it was good therapy as I sorted through a myriad of shots, including some taken at race tracks from Salem to Daytona.

Today, funeral arrangements were made. My mom's viewing will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Jewell-Rittmann Funeral Home, 3855 25th Street in Columbus, IN. They have a website where virtual candles can be lit. I've already seen where friends and family from Phoenix to Boston have expressed their condolences. Mr. Google will help you with the website; I can't recall what it is exactly right now.

I've spoken with Rev. Cash about the service and did ask that he include a few verses from II Timothy in his message. Some of you may know that this is where the apostle Paul wrote near the end of his amazing life that he'd fought the good fight and had run the race. Where better to include how racing often parallels life, as Jerry alluded to in another of his fine messages here. My mom took the checkered flag as best she could, out of gas, tires worn and the motor pretty much done. Ideally, maybe that's the way we should end this stretch here, leaving nothing on the table, as it were.

So here we sit on the eve of the viewing. I don't look forward to being the center of attention but it will still be good to see so many people, especially family, that I seldom get to see. Funerals are often quasi-family reunions and I see that as a positive. I've been able to re-connect with cousins at funerals, showing that, once again, good things can come from bad things.

The kids are all here, safe and sound. Less than 10 feet away my big son-in-law the cop is peacefully snoring away. He has a tough time ahead too, as a pallbearer. My daughter has been upstairs getting the baby to sleep. (Sprint) Karston has the chicken pox, which will mean that some will have to avoid him in the next 2 days. The Sword Man is here too, of course. Bob and Monica will love the fact that he is wearing a certain t-shirt. :6:

Tomorrow morning Grandma and Grandpa plan to take the whole crew out to the restaurant at the local airport for brunch. At some point, while the others chatter away, I'll lean back and survey the scene. Once again, I'll consider how I've been blessed. Should it all end now for me, I'd still have a big smile on my face because I've seen how good people can be. It's been a very interesting and eventful 58 years up to now and it may well be more of the same for the future. And I'll dwell on people's goodness more than the fact that people can be mean, rude, heartless, etc. It's too easy to do that so I take the less traveled road.

Right now I'm thinking that I'll mosey up to Winchester on Sunday for the 400 lapper. For therapeutic reasons of course. Go ahead and scoff, knowing that it's late models. :2: I love that old track (older than my friend Marv!) and besides, Landon and his dad may join me. And maybe Mike the old Mud Packer and Kelly might even be there with the red school bus (not to be confused with the Terre Haute Shortbus:3:).

And again, many thanks for the kind words, deeds, thoughts and expression of sympathy. I realize that many of you have already walked this walk and many others have it staring them in the face soon. God be with you all.

DB:22:

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Mr. Burton, that is a wonderful, personal message you have shared with all of us. I give you huge props for being so positive at this difficult time for you and your Family. Your wisdom and strength is to be envied by all.

You are spot on that all of us face this road you are traveling, some already have. I hope I can handle it with the strength and dignity you have shown. Your Mother is very proud.

Good luck today.

Pete G.

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thoughts and prayers from the Mugavin family

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Danny You & your family are in our prayers Jim & Sara

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Danny... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I have to agree with Pete Gulick.

The Hughes Family

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Danny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, condolences on the loss of your Mom.

Patti

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We continue to send our thoughs and prayers your way. And get to that stinkin' late model race.;) It will be good for you.