Marcus Tyler Burns

Happy Birthday Baby Boy! We're all sad we're not able to celebrate with you, but you're celebrating with each of us. I pray you continue to watch over your family and everyone else.

We love you Marcus! Try not to party too hard!

With love

It is July 11, 2010, your birthday, I know how much you enjoyed celebrating your birthday. I will miss sharing that special time with you but I have you in my heart. There are no words to express how much I miss you. Love, Mom

As your Birthday is near I think of all the fun we could have had and the memories we would have made. Wishing that I could go back in time just to have more to spend with you. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you more than words can explain and I know that one day I will see you again. I will Love and Miss you always.

Happy Birthday Bear

-It's not painful knowing that my heart cries out for you, what's painful is knowing your not around to hear it-

Hi Sweetie,

Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you, miss you and love you.
Aunt Janette

Marcus --- Thought of u with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about u yesterday, & days before that 2. I think of u in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories & pictures in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart... I love you Bear

Marcus,

I am lighting this candle for you to let you know that you lit the candle in and for so many here on earth. You are LOVED, MISSED and REMEMBERED.

Love,
Mom

Marcus,

You know I think about you everyday and when I do, I pray for you and your family that they may have strength. I visited you last week. It still hurts as much today as it did when I first found out. I know it is still hard to cope, but I just want the Burns family to know that you are always in my prayers, and trust that he is watching over you. I love you!

God Bless

Marcus now is the time if ever your spirit is needed to get your friends and most importantly your family thru the first Christmas with you in Heaven! Physicaly you are gone and its still SO hard for me to beleive!! If i could ask for anything in the world i would ask for you to come back and spend this Christmas with your parents since its not possible PLEASE ask God to Bless them!! I love you and your family with all my heart! Merry Christmas Burns Family!!

Bear,

It is now christmas time and your not here. We had plans for your house and time with eachother and families. Unfortunately you will watch me from heaven.I know your in a better place and I don't want to be selfish but I would rather you be here. I miss you and I know you know that. I thought that with time it would get a little easier but it hasn't been any better. I am just glad for every moment we spent together, every conversation we had, I am glad to have known you. I love you so much and feel like I am missing something my better half without you. I know you want me to be happy and i will eventually but for now my happiness is you. I hope your family makes it through the holidays as you would want them to.

Marcus,

It is still hard to believe you are not here. It's the week before
Christmas, I know this is your favorite holiday and I miss your
enthusiasm. Everyone thinks that this time of the year will be worst than when we first found out that you were gone but all of my days are very very difficult. Every second of every day I am thinking of you. I can still hear you saying "Mom" as if you are standing next to me. I hope you know how proud I am to be your Mom and all that you accomplished your short time here on earth. My life will never be the same. The aching in my heart is unbearable. The place you filled in my heart will be forever empty until I see you again....

All my love,
Mom

My Sweet Marcus, I need to let you know I am thinking about you, there is not a day, hour, minute or second that goes by that your not on my mind. As Christmas Day draws closer it will be very hard not seeing you at your mom and dads. I know you are close by with that beautiful smile on your face keeping an eye on us. I just wanted to let you know how much I miss and love you.

I Love You
Aunt Janette

Well i got through this thanksgiving without you. i didn't think I would be able to do it but I did it was harder than I thought but I will be ok. I know your family had a rough time as well being as though these will be the first holidays without you. Just want you to know while your watching over us that You are always thought about. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Now you are resting in peace.

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

To Yvette and Family,
Just a note to tell you that Marcus and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Lois Schell (Bank of New York Mellon)

I'm sorry it has taken so long to write this, but I have been having a hard time dealing/finding the right words to say to someone that I have loved so dearly and that is now gone. I want you to know that even though we didn't speak on a regular basis that I was and am extremely proud of everything that you accomplished and bragged to those around me of everything that you had become as a man. Know that I love you as my brother and regret that I havent been there as much as I could have been for you. We have had our good times together and I was expecting so many more, but those will be the moments that I cherish for the rest of my life. I realize that you are in a better place now and you are with those that we have lost and it's the only thing that brings solice to me. I know this in my heart, but I can't help to feel selfish that you aren't here with us anymore. You need to know that you truely had all of my love and you are so so missed. Until we meet again, know that you are forever in my heart!

With All My Love,
Todd

To my little cousin. I still can't believe you're gone. For the past couple weeks I can't help but think of all the fun we've had, and laughs we shared. I also have been thinking of all the things I never said. Growing up you were like my little brother, and sad to say that I never realized how close we were. Later on in life it seems we may have drifted apart. But you were always in my heart. I was extremely proud of the things you accomplished and the man you were becoming. In the last few years you had become an inspiration to me. Imagine that. I know you are in a better place, where everyday is pain free and filled with smiles. But just know that I love you, and will miss you for the rest of my days. Peace.

love Trevor

To the Burns Family, our sincere and belated condolences in your time of sorrow. We know that he was loved and will truly be missed. Our prayers go with you all for It has been a year like no other. The Shipps

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Marcus. It is still hard for me to believe. I had the privilege of being there when he was born and watching him grow into a jovial and curious little toddler. The family moved away when he was still young, but Yvette was always very good about keeping me up to speed on his journey through life via pictures, e-mails and phone calls. It is very clear from all those that have expressed their love and sympathy to his family in this quest book, that Marcus had grown into a wonderful and caring young man who was loved and admired by many. To say he will be missed is clearly an understatement. While his passing will surely leave a whole in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him, they can rest in the assurance that the angels rejoiced the day he joined them Heaven. My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to parents, Mike and Yvette, brother, Michal and all the relatives and friends he leaves behind. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time as you rest in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

Charlene, Todd, Chad and Rachel

Rest in peace cousin.....Lenny Dickey

Burns family and Whitney Craig - so sorry for your loss. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda Baldwin (work with Whitney at UPMC)

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Burns Family! Marcus was like a added brother to my family... coming over eatin momz cookin! He may be gone but never forgotten!
Sincerely,
Peaches & Tehia Cork

To the Burns Family, I just want to give my condolences and his spirit still lives.

Burns family,

My deepest condolnces go out for you and your family at your time of bereavement.

Marcus,
Bear I miss you so much. We didn't have enough time together. I never thought that when I left you that night it would be the last time I seen your face. I asked myself over and over every day what you wanted to say when you called me.I never got a chance to tell you I love you. I never thought there was a such thing as a perfect person until I met you, you always made sure I was happy. We were supposed to spend our lives together. I was truly happy. I never imagined I could find joy in such small things like how we talked all day every day and about simple things like how hard we brushed our teeth in the morning (lol). You wanted to know everything about me and I wanted to know all about you. You were my best friend. I am so proud of you. You were going places and going to become an even more amazing person than you already are which I don't think is possible. I miss you so much. We were part of each others daily lives. I don't know how I am going to get through a day without hearing your voice or receiving a text. I look at your pictures everyday. You always told me it was ok to let go and that I didn't have to be so hard towards you and I'm glad I did. I am so sorry that I left you with an attitude and I just feel like I needed to talk to you about this and I will never get a chance to tell you. I hope that someway somehow your reading this and you know how I feel. Bear I miss you sooo. I never imagined something could be so hard. I will always love you and will never forget you. - My prayers and deepest condolences are with your family.

Dear Mike, Yvette and Family,

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you not only today but always.
May your memories of Marcus always bring you comfort.
Please know that I am always with you in my heart, even though I can not be there with you.
Our deepest and sincere condolences.

We Love you,
The Lovett Harvey Family

Yvette & Mike,
Please accept my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your son Marcus. His spirit will continue to live in all who loved him dearly.

"Peace B Un2 U"

Donald "Geech" McEachern

Dear Yvette, Mike, Michael and the Burns Family,
My heart is heavy with sadness for the loss of your son (and brother) Marcus. I only saw him once years ago with Yvette in Little's shoe store when he and Michael were very young. I know both sides of this family and hope that the messages in this guest book give you comfort in knowing that you raised such a fine, well-loved and admired young man. He will live forever in your hearts. May God Bless and keep His loving arms around you all. Love always,

Susie Gaines Pearson

I had the pleasure of meeting,studying and learning with Marcus while attending Geneva College.It seems like yesterday that we were just discussing about what assignment was due next.I will truly miss him.
Mr. and Mrs. Burns you raised a great young man in Marcus. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Marcus your life was just beginning and I was so excited for you, I knew great things were in store for you, but God had his own plan for you in heaven. My sweet sweet Marcus, I miss you so much and I can't believe you are gone. Saturdays won't be the same and I will miss your stories that always made me laugh. My heart is aching and I don't know when or if it will ever stop. People keep coming and going at your Mom and Dads and I keep listening for your motorcycle and watching the door for you and then I realize you will not be coming. I love you so very much you and Mike are like my sons. I know you are in heaven smiling down I can almost hear you whispering in my ear I'm okay aunt Janette. My sweet boy I will see you again. I love you Marcus aka (Beaver) you will always be in my heart aunt Janette aka (Chyna).

Dearest Yvette & Michael,
Greg and I share in your insurmountable grief over the sudden loss of Marcus--our loss of a wonderful nephew. Words cannot express how sad we are for you both. You both raised to very amazing young men in Michael and Marcus. Greg and I will miss Marcus greatly. Rest in peace Marcus. Yvette and Mike if the future seems overwhelming, remember that it comes one moment at a time.

With Love your Brother & Sister,

To The Burns Family,

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Though some day we all have to part with those we love, they are not lost. We are always better for having loved. In this way, love transcends even death.

Marcus I still cant believe your gone we have shared many many fun times together you have taught me so many different things that has helped me become the person I am today. I feel truly blessed to have had you in my life. You are a wonderful, smart, caring, and respectful man with an amazing family who cares very much about you and I know your family means everything and more to you. My prayers go out to your family may God give them strength and guidance to pull them thru this hard time. You will be missed very much. And I will always and forever love you and you will always and forever live in my heart. I can hear your laugh play over and over in my head. I dont think of you as gone I think of you as just starting a new journey! Until we meet again I love you and I'll see you soon!

i am so sorry to hear about your loss of marcus. he will truely be missed. he was an amazing young man and when he walked into the room it lite up. i met him a few years ago when he was dating my best friend erica. they were like too little kids on christmas morning when they where with each other and when you were around them you couldnt help but join in.he def made our high school years alot of fun. he had a smile that you will never forget and a laugh we will always hear.. my heart and preyers go out to his mom dad brother and my best friend erica. cuz i know there all hurting but over time it will get better and marcus would want us to remember the good times we all had. marcus you will truely be missed and you are loved so much. god has truely taken the best. marcus we love you and see you soon!

Marcus and I were classmates at Geneva College. He always made me laugh and I cherish the time that we spent together. I remember one night after class I had to drive him to Giant Eagle to get him a new battery for his car's remote control so that he could get into his car. Looking back, I'm glad that it happened because I got to spend a little time with him. If I remember correctly we were complaining about all the papers we had to write for class. I once bought a sympathy card for someone with an Indian poem on it, and I searched on-line for the poem until I found it because I thought it may make someone feel better. It is called, “Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep”.

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

I know that Marcus is somewhere better. We will meet again someday. We all love and miss you. - Ginger Salazar, Geneva College

I always amired Marcus's ability to put anyone else's problems before his own. He gave you a sense that everything would be okay. He was loved by so many people and he touched a lot of hearts. To the Burns Family: If there was one thing I knew about Marcus, I knew he cherished his family, and that family always came first. I hope through God and him, they give you enough strength to heal. Know that you guys are in my prayers. Marcus: I love you and miss you dearly. I know you are in a better place, and that gives me a sense of peace. I know that God called upon you to heaven for a reason, and I know that you are fulfilling your duties as you stand by him. Surround and protect your Family, Friends, and other Loved ones, for we all are hurting right now. I know when that day comes, you will be there with open arms to welcome each and every one of us. Until then, we hold you in our hearts and keep the memmories close.

My sweet sweet Marcus, I can't believe you are gone. I miss you so much already and can't imagine Saturday's without you. I always looked forward to seeing you and you always had a story to make me laugh. People keep coming and going at your Mom and Dads house and I keep listening for you motorcycle and I keep looking for you to come through the door and then I realize you won't be coming. These past couple of days have been so hard and I really don't see it getting any easier. I love you so much, and you and Mike are just like my sons. My heart is aching and I don't know when or if it will ever stop. I know that you are in heaven and you are smiling down and saying everything is OK aunt Janette. I will see you again my sweet boy. I love you Marcus aka Beaver. Aunt Janette aka Chyna

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

On behalf of my entire family Cork & Brown Family I would just like to extend my heart felt condolences. Marcus was a great young man that set his goals and went after them.

He use to come over my house and eat from time to time, always saying that he's here to see his little sister Peachez. They first met when we moved from Michigan and they started going to Penn Hills together, he would always say to me Mom I won't let anything happen to her as she struggled with her Asthma.

Well Marcus as you look down from Heaven I truly know we have another Angel there making sure she and everyone else is okay. Rest now for your work down here is done. God Bless You, you will be truly missed.

To Marcus’ family and friends,
I had the pleasure of knowing Marcus over the past 18 months and graduated from Geneva with him. I had the honor to sit beside him at graduation and said to him, "Marcus, sorry, but I might cry" He said to me, "if you do that you are going to make me cry too". He was a very intelligent young man, strong and gentle at the same time. I am honored to have known him. Your love for him will keep his memory alive. I pray that God will help to soothe the sorrow that you feel.

Although you were taken from us so suddenly and so soon, i know that you lived everyday to its fullest, and while i am devastated that i lost my cousin and that you are no longer with us i know that you are in a better place and will forever live in our spirits.

Man....
I just got back to pittsburgh and I seen you about twice. Sad part is I didnt speak because you were on the go and you were on your bike. Man Marcus we go back to Penn Hills days you were a good guy with a good genuine heart. I know your family is going to miss you alot because I know you filled their hearts with joy just with your wonderful attitude and outlook on life. I know we all lost a son, a brother, a family member, a friend but we all gained an ANGEL
Marcus you were a great beautiful awesome person and you will truely truely be missed
Rest.In.Peace
Raquel Marie Reid

Marcus was great student and very respectful young man. I am very upset and sorry for your loss.

I once heard "it's not what you take with you when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go". I went to Geneva with Marcus and though I only knew him a short while there is much I will take from him. I will never forget his gentle nature or his friendliness. I will never forget his awesome, genuine smile or his subtle laughter. He was a great person and I wish him all the happiness he could ever imagine. I also wish strength for his family in this trying and hurtful time. Words can never help truly ease the pain but know that Marcus' wonderful spirit lives on in so many people.

Yvette, Mike:
There are simply no words I can use to ease the pain you are feeling in the loss of your dearest son. Lean on the God of comfort who is the only one who can heal your hearts and restore your souls.

I can only be there for you -- now, -- and in the days, weeks, months, years ahead.

I am praying that you feel the presence of God's loving arms during this most difficult time. And we know that you will be reunited with Marcus - eternally

My heartfelt sympathy

Your friend
Linnette

Yvette, Mike:
There are simply no words I can use to ease the pain you are feeling in the loss of your dearest son. Lean on the God of comfort who is the only one who can heal your hearts and restore your souls.

I can only be there for you -- now, -- and in the days, weeks, months, years ahead.

I am praying that you feel the presence of God's loving arms around you during this most difficult time. And we know that you will be reunited with Marcus - eternally

My heartfelt sympathy.

Your friend
Linnette

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Burns Family I know it is a rough time for your family, no words can fill the void of a great person as Marcus was. I lived in the apartment building with Marcus for 3 years. He was always a lovely person I always talked to Marcus and he always would talk about his dreams and his family so I know you were close. I had a life changing experince last April 26 day after my 30 birthday, my lil brother "JJ" Joseph M Davis JR was killed. I can relate to everything you are feeling only thing I can honestly say is GOD is Great, he help me and my parents get through this rough time. You will need each other to get through the day to day. I wish you all well Marcus was 10 years ahead of his age just like my lil Bro I can say GOD calls the Best Home Early.. So be happy that your brother, son, cousin and friend was a loved person and will be missed.. Wish your family the best..

Love,
"DJ"Dwight Ricketts and Kenya Ricketts
God Bless your Family..

Burns Family I am so sorry for you loss.I met and starting riding with him.I thougth of him as my brother.He is deeply missed.Take care big boy.

Yvette,
Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Marcus personally, I knew him well through the many stories we shared over the years. My heart is aching for your loss, but my soul is rejoicing because I know that Marcus is with our Father in heaven. You will have the chance to be with him again and I will have another chance to meet him. Please know that I am here for you and that you and your entire family are in my prayers.

Mike, Lauren, and Mr. & Mrs. Burns,

You have my deepest sympathy. Marcus was such a good person. May God be with your family during this time. Marcus I will never forget your sense of humor and laugh man.

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

Not ever gone
Just moved on

Wishing you comfort
At this sorrowful time

My deepest deepest sympathy to you and your family.

i love you, i miss you, you will always be in my heart and i will always be here for mom,dad,and mike!! LOVE ALW

Our deepest sympathies. May God be with your family in your time of sorrow. Marcus will always be remembered as a wonderful human being and wise beyond his years. Marcus attended Penn Hills High School with my daughters, and I attended Geneva with Marcus. He was an amazing young man.

The Albright-Germany family

Our deepest sympathies. May God be with your family. Marcus will always be remembered as a wonderful human being.

The Albright-Germany Family

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." (2Corinthians 5:8, KJV)

To The family of Marcus:
You have our deepest Sympathy. May God give you the strength and peace to comfort you during this difficult time. I worked with Marcus several years ago at Giant Eagle and he has always given me the utmost respect during his time there and afterwards. I will miss his smiling face and genuine hello he always gave me. Cherish the memories he gave you. May God's Blessings be with you.
Sheila Turner & Family

Marcus, it's Mom and I miss you so very much. I know how much you loved your family and we are all missing you. There are many tears that have been shed and many more to come, but we are all remembering your kind and gentle spirit. You are with your heavenly Father now and he is watching over you until we meet again. I know you asked me one time "Mom what will I do when your gone"?, and I told you that you will miss me and love me but you will go on. I never thought I would have to say that to myself but I do, everyday. We all Love you and miss you so much - spread your wings baby and fly. I LOVE YOU. Mom and Dad

Mr. and Mrs. Burns and Mike:
I was so sorry to hear about Marcus. You have my deepest sympathy and may the Lord see you all through this sad time. I haven't seen Marcus in quite some time but will always remember the good times we had on Evergreen Drive.

I had the pleasure of substitute teaching for Marcus when he was little (2nd grade). He was an intelligent young man and I was pleased to see he graduated from Geneva College. To lose a child is the worst thing that can happen to us and I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Lord. Stella Loizes Kallis

You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. May you find peace in your memories of Marcus and comfort in the loving support of family and friends.

To The Burns Family
I send my deepest and heart filled sympathy. Marcus was a kind person, a wonderful friend and a GOOD MAN! I pray, that the presence of the Lord hold your hearts through this time. I know that only GOD's grace and time will heal your broken hearts.

Yvette and Michael my heart goes out to you with the loss of your son. This must be the hardest time ever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Bucher

To the family and friends of Marcus:
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones. I will keep you in my prayers and know that GOD is the answer.

To The Burns Family,

My deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of Marcus. May God Bless.

Sincerely,
John Fischetti
Former Football Coach, Penn Hills

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Expressing sympathy is always difficult,but all that I can say is how sorry I am. I've never kept it a secret that Marcus was always one of my favorite patients, such a wonderfully kind and respectful young man. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Kathy ( Dr. Levine's office )

dear Burns Family,
please let me express my deepest sympathies. i've known Marcus for the past 7 years or so and have great respect for all he has accomplished. we will miss him dearly.

John Rizzo
Director of dietary services,
UPMC Senior Communities

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Marcus. He was such a wonderful young man. We worked together at Seneca Manor for a short time, but we have kept in touch for the last 2 1/2 years. From the moment I met Marcus, I was so impressed with what a fine young man he was. He was mature far beyond his years. He worked with me as my Sous Chef for the last three years for the holiday party at Piccolina's restaurant. Marcus did an amazing job every time, making sure that the event was always a huge success. I am proud to have had Marcus as a dear friend in my life and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Burns Family,
So sorry to hear about Marcus. May your Loving memories give you all a measure of comfort, to endure in this most sorrowful time. God knows what your going through and see your tears, may He the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,
give you all the needed strenght to just go from one second of the day to the next.

With My Deepest Sympathy,

To the family of Marcus,
I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort at this time. I only knew Marcus for a short time, but I considered him a friend. He was funny, smart and was a gentleman. He will be missed and remembered fondly. God bless you and keep you now and always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories comfort you now and always. Marcus was a very kind man that will be missed dearly by those that knew him and especially the residents at Seneca Manor who Marcus had brought joy into their lives on a daily basis. Seneca Manor won't be the same without him.

To The Burns Family's
May God Comfort You and Be With You Always To Sustain You Day By Day And Give You His Peace.