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for William Burleigh
Nancy
October 12, 2024
Your dad posted he woild see you in heaven. That happened 6 months and 1 day after your passing. He died of a broken heart from losing you. Hope you are together now.
Mike
March 6, 2018
So much to say...I didn't even hear about your tragic and unbelievably heartbreaking death until almost 3 years after it happened. Thank you for giving me the push of extra courage I needed to finally get into SCUBA. Thank you for the difficult lessons you most likely didn't consciously intend to teach me, but for better or worse, they've helped shape the person I am today. I'm sorry I waited so long to tell you these things...obviously I didn't anticipate that you'd be taken so early. But wherever you are today, I pray that you're out of pain and at rest in a beautiful place. G'bye for now, Cougar.
Love you
November 12, 2014
Loved you so much Cougar. Life will never be the same without you but I will see you again someday in heaven. I know that is where you are smiling now. Love Your Dad
susie hall
November 8, 2014
I just saw this on the Portland news. That name jumped right out at me. I knew you when you were born, Billy. I'm sorry you are gone too soon.
(dian, contact me? please?)
Bonner Sams
October 30, 2014
Cougar, sweet Cougar. I still have trouble believing that yer gone. Am sorry to have missed yer memorial service, I just now found out about it...you were loved much in life & now in death, too. A true testament to leading a good life. <3 <3
john odom
October 23, 2014
You are missed by all COUGAR. RIP my brother. We will meet again on the other side
October 23, 2014
Your smile and hugs were the best. I met you at a crossroads in my life and I'm so grateful for all the support you gave me. I will never forget the weekend you came to Scott's Fireball Hall and we had a blast! The last thing we talked about was moving to Portland together and how we were excited to see each other again. I love you so much and I'm so sorry I didn't make it to the memorial. Much love, my love!
Ron Lyman
October 22, 2014
Cougar: Thanks for the scuba memories. The dive weekend on Catalina Island was like you...unforgettable. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jim Strawley
October 22, 2014
Cougar even tho i only knew you a short time, you made a very big impression on me and especially my heart!! I will never forget your beautiful smile and warm loving ways and your gentle touch. There is now a void in my heart, i will always love and miss you. May you rest in peace Ang God bless the Burleigh Family through this difficult time.
Bill Burleigh (dad)
October 22, 2014
In all the memories we have looked at this last week you were smiling that infectious smile. We have been reading the stories you wrote for the Gabbs Newspaper when you were in high school under your reporting name Billy Burleigh. Love you and miss you.
Julie Burke
October 21, 2014
Cougar, Kitty; you were my Carol Burnett. It meant so much to me all the ways you did things to let me know you loved me and thought of me in a special way. My heart aches for the loss of such an incredible man. This is me tugging my ear JUST for you! I love you Kitty!! Love your Jule:
La Dawn Music
October 21, 2014
I miss you my friend.
Rebecca Random
October 21, 2014
Cougar, there is such a hole in my heart and I know we are always going to miss you -- the kind of pain that will sneak up over and over again because you were such a great friend and big part of my family's life. We will always have crisp autumn days of "looking at stuff," egg nog making -- pitcher and pitchers of egg nog making, christmas fondue, our birth month, shopping, hot pots, sensory input, the Nightmare Before Christmas, and Wizard of Oz. I cherish your memory and adventurous spirit and contagious joy. XOXO
October 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Burleigh family. No doubt he will be greatly missed by all who knew him well. May God give you strength, comfort and peace. - Psalm 29:11
`D. Henley
Heather Balderson
October 20, 2014
Cougar, I'm missing your meows, smile and genuine friendship you gave so many of us...I'll search for you in the stars my friend.
Mia Miller
October 20, 2014
I did not know you, but one of my friends did and she is missing you very much. I offer my condolences to your friends and family.
October 20, 2014
Love you man!
Brooke Goldenstein
October 20, 2014
We are forever missing piece in our heart where you once filled it.
Christina
October 20, 2014
I may not have known you but from what I hear you were an amazing person that will be deeply missed. God has another Angel. Barbara I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and his family <3
Ken Dunbar
October 20, 2014
I can't believe my little girl is going to grow up not knowing you. I am still reeling from this bro, it still doesnt seem real. We love you so much Coug.
Donna Morgan
October 20, 2014
RIP COUGAR I WISHED I COULD HAVE MET YOU IN PERSON...YOU ARE MISSED AMONG MANY PEOPLES LIFE THAT YOU TOUCH...PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS......
Anita Miller
October 20, 2014
Cougar may your contagious smile live on in all of your family and friends.
Janey sumner
October 19, 2014
I love you cougar and will miss you so much
Shawna Williams
October 18, 2014
What a wonderful and loving person you are, I wish we could have had more time,I remember the fun times we had as young children enjoying all the wonderful family reunions, Heaven was needing another hero.
Lacey, Rose Wilks
October 18, 2014
We will miss you Cougar.
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