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Carolyn Houston
July 22, 2013
Keith was a super guy. I am so honored to have had the privilege to work with him. His positive spirit will truly be missed. I am so saddened I was unable to attend his memorial. My thoughts to his family.
Patrick K
July 8, 2013
Keith Burnside, I wish I would have said Thank You for all the things I admired, appreciated and ultimately learned from you. I regret not letting you know you truly made a difference in my life just by listening and not judging. The world needs more people like you. I'm sure I'm not the only person feeling this way. You will be missed.
July 8, 2013
Keith was one of the most positive memories I have of teaching at Kennedy for 30 years. I especially remember Keith dropping by my room late in the afternoon just to chat. He was such a calming influence in a job that can sometimes be terribly stressful. Humor and humanity. That's how I will remember Keith Burnside.
Jim Frye
Dave Jankowski
July 7, 2013
Keith was a good man and an important part of my early teaching career. I am sad to hear of his passing, but I hope that when my time is up, I will have touched as many lives in a positive manner as he did. My thoughts are with your family.
July 5, 2013
Mr. Burnside will always be remembered by the JFK family as a calm caring influence in the Counseling Center. He was one of the kindest people on campus to students and staff. So sorry for your loss.
Patty Dyle (retired JFK Teacher)
Monica Kitchens-Schruhl
July 5, 2013
Dear Mrs. Burnside... and Lori and Keri,
My heart broke when I heard of Mr. Burnside's passing. What an amazing man, father, and husband.
My heart joins yours in this grief and loss. Sending my love,
Monica Kitchens Schruhl
Mary Ragusa
July 5, 2013
I am so saddened for the loss and shock all of you are experiencing. Nothing but good stuff is known about Keith. I think one of our former KHS teachers will forward all our emails to you. My husband and I are still sitting on the chaise lounge frames that I bought from Keith probably 25 years ago. I think you may have been moving or else redecorating. I taught, Keith counseled. I had a lot of troubled kids, but I knew Keith would take time to hear each student as an important person. Wonderful human being who has left a very positive footprint in this world. Mary Ragusa KHS
July 4, 2013
Sandy and Keith's family,
April Pflug and I had breakfast with Keith in the last couple of years, and we were trying to get together with him when Phil Bertoni visited a while back back, but we couldn't get it organized. Wish we had been able to.
As all of his friends have already said, Keith was humorous, pleasant, friendly, smiling, and likable -- the kind of guy everyone liked.
I know that you must be very sad. My sincere condolences to all of you.
George Peterman
July 4, 2013
Sandy;
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Keith's untimely passing. Please, accept
my heartfelt condolences. Sincerely,
Doris Duval
July 4, 2013
It is a sad day to learn of Keith's passing. He was a wonderful co-worker—always calm, always smiling, always a friend. I'm so sorry for the loss to his family and friends.
Shirley Lind, former Kennedy HS teacher
Alicia Bagwell-Davis
July 4, 2013
Mr Burnside was a fabulous and inspiring mentor for many. He blessed many lives. Rest in eternal peace.
Kelly Winnie (Wilkins)
July 4, 2013
Mr Burnside was the coolest Counselor at Orangeview Jr High! He was a mentor,a respected authority figure and even had a sense of humor. I remember a group of us were toilet papering his Subaru wagon as a last day of school prank when we were met by a laughing Burnside who was lying in wait with a garden hose and he drenched us all!I know I speak for many when I say he left a positive impression and will always be remembered. My condolences to his Family.
July 3, 2013
I was fortunate to work with Keith, and a truly amazing faculty at Fremont Jr. High, years ago. There was a spirit about that school which I will never forget. Keith was part of that spirit of caring. I'm grateful to have known him and am saddened by his passing.
Sincerely, Connie Raub (Vocal Music Teacher)
Hal Morris
July 3, 2013
I had the greatest respect for Keith, a consummate professional who helped me begin my teaching career 42 years ago. He was a great friend, teacher, and counselor. Such a very sad day. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Cora Johnson
July 3, 2013
So sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I worked with him at Fremont and Kennedy and felt he always tried his best and did a good job. He was well liked and will be missed.
phil bertoni
July 3, 2013
Keith was a super colleague of mine at JFK HS! His humor and quick insights were a daily delight.
July 3, 2013
Sandy, there are just no words to express how very sad we are for your loss. May the love of friends and your close family help you through your sorrow. Mike and Kyle
July 3, 2013
Oh Sandy, with a heavy heart I send my sincerest condolances.
Roxana Lewis
Markey Neighbors
July 2, 2013
Sandy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Keith's sudden passing. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. Keith was well loved in our hiking community and will be sorely missed.
Markey
Cecily Ballou
July 2, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Keith's family. He was loved and appreciated so much by all of us who worked with him over the years.
July 2, 2013
Sandy,
We were so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. We trust you will find solace in your memories of Keith.
Take Care, The Ventimiglia Family
Marianne Welsh
July 2, 2013
I am so very shocked and saddened to learn of this news. All of us who worked with Keith loved him to pieces! Best wishes to all his family!
Scott Bruckner
July 2, 2013
My family sends our condolences. My brother and I have found memories of the Burnsides, who were our neighbors growing up. Our sincerest condolences.
Scott Bruckner
Arla and Bill Barron
July 2, 2013
Sandy, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all your family in this time of sorrow. Keith will be missed by all who knew him.
Arla and Bill Barron
Marilyn Hagie
July 2, 2013
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about Keith. You and all your girls are in my prayers. I hope to see you soon.
Love, (cousin) Marilyn
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