Comments on: The Courage And Character Of Brian Burke http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/ Howard Berger and friends talk hockey Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:12:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Nelson http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8781 Nelson Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:58:25 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8781 I hope all that have criticized Brian Burke before now realize his dedication to the game of hockey. This man has vindicated himself time and time again. I hope that his press speech will help those who criticize, realize that few can show the bravery he has shown lately. I am very proud to have Brian Burke as a GM and President of the Leafs management. I am even more proud to have him as a prominent role model in our city and in Leafs Nation. We can only look up in awe at his inner strength and leadership qualities the most difficult time in this life. God Bless you Brendan, Brian and the Burke family. We send out deepest condolences in this time of tragedy. More so we send prayers of hope and happiness that he will always be by the family's side in support. He will be forever in the hearts of many as wonderful, kind, well respected and hard working young man who had so much life still to give. Cheers to a great lad! I hope all that have criticized Brian Burke before now realize his dedication to the game of hockey. This man has vindicated himself time and time again. I hope that his press speech will help those who criticize, realize that few can show the bravery he has shown lately. I am very proud to have Brian Burke as a GM and President of the Leafs management. I am even more proud to have him as a prominent role model in our city and in Leafs Nation. We can only look up in awe at his inner strength and leadership qualities the most difficult time in this life.

God Bless you Brendan, Brian and the Burke family. We send out deepest condolences in this time of tragedy. More so we send prayers of hope and happiness that he will always be by the family’s side in support. He will be forever in the hearts of many as wonderful, kind, well respected and hard working young man who had so much life still to give.

Cheers to a great lad!

]]> By: DomBomb http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8778 DomBomb Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:31:41 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8778 Good for you Burkey!!!! I'm glad you found the strength and the courage to make it to the Olympics. You're doing it for your country and doing it for Brendan. As a life long Leaf fan I have never been prouder to be a Leaf fan than when I was watching your press conference yesterday. To witness your strength and your resolve first hand was touching. My eyes welled up as your voice cracked when you spoke about how difficult this last week has been for you. At that moment I couldn't think of a better person to lead Leaf nation back to glory. On the behalf of everyone who is part of Leaf nation.....Brian Burke we salute you! Good for you Burkey!!!! I’m glad you found the strength and the courage to make it to the Olympics. You’re doing it for your country and doing it for Brendan.
As a life long Leaf fan I have never been prouder to be a Leaf fan than when I was watching your press conference yesterday. To witness your strength and your resolve first hand was touching. My eyes welled up as your voice cracked when you spoke about how difficult this last week has been for you. At that moment I couldn’t think of a better person to lead Leaf nation back to glory. On the behalf of everyone who is part of Leaf nation…..Brian Burke we salute you!

]]> By: Chris http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8777 Chris Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:09:55 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8777 His leadership qualities are unquestioned at this point. I admire his courage greatly. His leadership qualities are unquestioned at this point. I admire his courage greatly.

]]> By: PaulB http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8775 PaulB Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:39:21 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8775 I couldn't do it. Not this soon. This man is a rock. He might make mistakes along the way, after all he's only human. But no one should ever question his dedication, his resolve, and his passion for the game. Lead the way Brian. For the first time in a long, long time, I think we finally have the right man for the job. I couldn’t do it. Not this soon. This man is a rock. He might make mistakes along the way, after all he’s only human. But no one should ever question his dedication, his resolve, and his passion for the game. Lead the way Brian. For the first time in a long, long time, I think we finally have the right man for the job.

]]> By: mikeG http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8773 mikeG Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:15:04 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8773 I am ashamed to have criticized some of Mr Burkes manouvres with the Leafs in the past 18 months. The Gerber trade especially I was in favour of finishing last, but Mr Burke would not allow the team to just give up. Which is exactly the kind of character that we all need. I believed we had one of the best GM's in the game when we hired Brian Burke and then I wavered and worried that maybe (as is so often the case)I was wrong. I now Know that the Maple Leafs future is in very capable hands and we are lucky to have Burkie at the helm. Truly a special person so much better than me that I am ashamed to have Questioned him at all. I am ashamed to have criticized some of Mr Burkes manouvres with the Leafs in the past 18 months. The Gerber trade especially I was in favour of finishing last, but Mr Burke would not allow the team to just give up. Which is exactly the kind of character that we all need. I believed we had one of the best GM’s in the game when we hired Brian Burke and then I wavered and worried that maybe (as is so often the case)I was wrong. I now Know that the Maple Leafs future is in very capable hands and we are lucky to have Burkie at the helm. Truly a special person so much better than me that I am ashamed to have Questioned him at all.

]]> By: Always Next Year http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8772 Always Next Year Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:11:30 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8772 Excellent article Howard. Please pass along my prayers for strength and support to Mr. Burke and his family. God Bless you Brendan. Excellent article Howard.

Please pass along my prayers for strength and support to Mr. Burke and his family.

God Bless you Brendan.

]]> By: Rink Rage http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8771 Rink Rage Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:20:58 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8771 Extremely heart breaking. I'm not sure where Brian is getting his strength. Extremely heart breaking. I’m not sure where Brian is getting his strength.

]]> By: Matthew http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8770 Matthew Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:06:57 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2010/02/15/the-courage-character-of-brian-burke/#comment-8770 For the second time ever, and in the worst circumstances, I post. The first was, god bless and hope for remission, Pat Burns. Now, even as a rival Habs fan, GodSpeed Brendan and GodBless Brian. The Leafs troubles, the Olympics, nothing compares. Bob Gainey went through the same thing with his daughter. I have nothing but sympathy and hope for Brian at this time. Mr. Burke, thank you for being you. Brendan would be proud. For the second time ever, and in the worst circumstances, I post. The first was, god bless and hope for remission, Pat Burns. Now, even as a rival Habs fan, GodSpeed Brendan and GodBless Brian. The Leafs troubles, the Olympics, nothing compares. Bob Gainey went through the same thing with his daughter. I have nothing but sympathy and hope for Brian at this time. Mr. Burke, thank you for being you. Brendan would be proud.

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