Chad E. Burnham

Chad - I just wanted to say thank you for always being such a fun, engaging, and thoughtful friend and for all of the great memories. There seems to be an endless amount of words, songs, people, and places that make me think of you and they never fail to bring a smile. You are truly one of a kind.

My heart is truly broken in half. I had the pleasure and honor to be a part of Chad's life from the moment he was born. He took all the oxygen out of a room even as an infant and toddler, and continued to fine tune that skill as he got older. While we all suffer for the loss we feel, please keep my sister Gladys uplifted in your thoughts and prayers. I love you Chad, Aunt LaLa.

My heart goes out to your family-Chad was a wonderful person..I met him in high school and being an underclassman I can say he was one of the nicest upperclassman, down to earth a person that could make any situation not seem so bad and could always make you laugh.

I keep waiting for the phone to ring and see your number come up so we can talk about the Bears or Cubs. I ALWAYS had a smile on my face after talking to you, and I'm sure I am not alone. It seems like every hour I remember something we did in high school or college, things I haven't thought about for years.

Words can't describe how much I miss you. My heart goes out to your family.

I know I will see you again someday, take care until then - Joel

I can't believe it -- so sorry to hear about your loss. Chad was my roommate for two years in Chi-town, and I never met a bigger Cubs fan. We lost touch when we both moved away from the city. He was always so friendly, caring and genuine. I, too, remember him for the Sopranos. I know where's he's at, he's got bleacher seats.

You are with Grandpa now, I know that you missed him so much. You will be missed by all of us. I am going to miss the fun times we had in Chicago and Springfield.

Butch & family: Jim & I were so sorry to read about your loss of Chad. Our daughter is the same age and I can only try to imagine what you are going through. Sounds like he was a wonderful young man so cherish the memories.

I'm so sorry to learn about Chad. He was a co-worker of mine when we both worked in the Rock Island office of the Department of Revenue. He was one of those upbeat guys that always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.