A lifelong acquantence of mine and and of all the Ashland crew passed away yesterday.
It's interesting to me how much someone you know dying, can put things in perspective. Especially something so sudden as this. I couldn't help but feel regrets and sadness for everyone involved. He was a great guy and he will be missed.

This has been a rough year for everyone so far.

Eric's friend in corvallis, Honorary friend Dax Pierson being seriously hurt, Everyone's fav Hunter S Thompson, and now this.

Let's try to make the second half of the year a bit better and look out for each other the best we can. Tell everyone you know just how much you love them. Hold your significant others, hold your friends.

Heavy Hearted,
SLEDG

Evan Burke RIP

ian

Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm

Six comments

when anyone in your peer group passes it hit home, that could have been anyone of us, my heart goes out to all of Evan's friends and family in this time, he was still alive in the hospital last night and possibly today but last night they were fully aware that he was not going to pull through. anyone of us could have been hit by a car, and anyone of us could be in the place he is, please send positive thoughts to his family and friends that they may survive the grief of such a loss, i can not begin to imagine losing my child in such a way, this isn't how things are supposed to work. Max i dont know if you read this site ever but if you do know that me and eli are thinking about you and we are here for you if you need someone to talk to, we love you.
sarah
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm
and eenie we love you too, and we miss you, come see us soon...
sarah
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm
this last six months for me has deffintly been a mix of extreme good and bads, this deffintly being a bad. my prayers go to evans family and friends, and that his life and the way he lived it won't be forgotten. RIP evan
wispy
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm
Here's my eulogy.

Evan was an exceptional person, a positive influence to others. One of the first things that he told me was that deoderant is unnecessary. He said that wearing deoderant makes gives you grounds to complain about smelly people and it makes the smelly people think that you're strange and possibly rude. A piece of knowledge that I didn't quite understand at first, but grew to appreciate. He impressed me with his pottery, his open arms, his carfullness, his effort in making me feel welcome, his ambition.

My roomate told me today about a conversation with a friends mom. She said that life is short and that it is important to make sure that you are taking steps in the right direction, making yourself happy, feeding your soul, living life at its fullest. I think that Evan died happy, with a full life and a rich soul.

Thanks for the hugs.
Marshall
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm
Evan was one of those people that everyone can learn from. He was ambitious, determined, stubborn at times and extremely compassionate. Every time I saw him, no matter the circumstances or the rush, he made sure to give me a big, wonderful, warm hug. He smiled and acknowledged everyone, and he worked hard to make himself the best he could be because he wanted to be the best that he could be, and knew he had talent and potential. Modesty is overrated and ambition is underrated. Evan was so ambitious and so welcoming, so friendly...and at times arrogant. I have never met anyone with the combination of qualities that Evan brought to the world. His time here may have been short, but he touched the lives of many, many people. And Evan was a spiritual being, I think he would accept death and not be angry that he died so young, even though it is hard for us because it is so sudden and he has such an impact on all he meets. My love goes out to you all and hugs are awaiting each of you.
Gwyn
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm
What a generous and compassionate individual. So gentle, so confident, so full of life. Every time we crossed paths he took the time to connect, to smile, to say hello and if his hands were free he always had a genuine hug to share. I remember a particular day at the studio when life was a mess for me and he knew without asking and stopped to check in and make sure that I would be okay. He definitely touched my life and I didn't even know him that well. He had a spirit unlike any I have come to know. I have struggled with Evan,s death unlike any death I have dealt with in my life. I was incredibly shocked and felt as though someone or something had taken all of my breath. I knew about the accident but honestly didn't believe he would die. Through much thought I have come to realize that he was one of those people with a wandering spirit. Here and there and everywhere. He had a look in his eyes that reflected something about you that others could not see maybe not even yourself. I have come to peace with his death by invisioning him seeing the other side and being unable to resist yet another adventure. He will be my constant reminder to follow the paths that are mine, to make no excuses, to take as many risks as possible, to love with an open heart, and to heal as many wounds as possible. My sincerest love, many hugs and spiritual strength goes out to his parents, to his family and to his friends. Rest in never-ending adventure Evan. ----McLane
McLane
Monday 07 March 2005 at 1:20 pm

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