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Anthony Burger Tragically Dies of Heart Attack (UPDATED)
Written: 02/22/2006
Author: SGN
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SGN just learned that Anthony Burger has tragically died from a heart attack.

Anthony Burger died suddenly on Wednesday evening, February 22. He was 44 years old.

Burger suffered an apparent massive heart attack while in the Caribbean on the Bill Gaither Homecoming Cruise. A family spokesman said Burger was doing what he loved best, playing the piano, just before collapsing.

He is survived by his wife, LuAnn; two sons, AJ and Austin; a daughter, Lori; his mother and father, Richard and Jean Burger; two brothers, Randy and Clinton Burger, and countless friends and loved ones.

The Burger family is in the process of making arrangements at this time and appreciate the prayers of everyone. Additional information will be released when it becomes available.

Please remember the Burger family at this tragic time.

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   terrillwhite ~ 02/23/2006

What a great loss! He was definitely one of the greatest pianists to ever grace the southern gospel stage. He will be sorely missed.

Terrill White

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   Johnathan Bond / Young Harmony ~ 02/23/2006

We are sure praying for his family and hiw crew. Dustin Reynolds, our former production manager joined his crew in September 2005. We were all saddened by this news.

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

So very sad that this has happened!!! I will be praying for his family.I guess God is getting the band ready to make that final note!!!

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

I am so heartbroken over this news. We will definitely be praying for Anthony's family. As awesome as he played here on this earth, I can't even begin to imagine the sounds of him tickling the ivories of Heaven. And, no doubt, my sweet mother is standing right along side Vestal, Howard, George, Rex, Glen, Jake, and all the ones gone on, gathered around Anthony's piano, singing the sweetest songs. God bless Anthony for his neverending testimony to us all.

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

I am so saddened to hear of Anthony's death. It is another great loss for the world of southern gospel. I was devastated to hear of this news last night. I thought this can't be real but then I thought well he went out doing what he loved. I'm going to miss that piano playing - he was one the best out there!!!

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   revstevef ~ 02/23/2006

I can believe it. We have lost the greatest southern gospel piano player in gospel music. He was such an awsome talent. I have followed his music since his days with the Kingsmen. His testimony about burning his hands as a child and they said he would not have the use of his hands didn't stop the miracle power of God in this man's life. He will definitly be missed.

Steve

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

just learned about anthony burger passing away. he was the best piano player in gospel music .first time i
had ever met him he was with the kingsmen .i will truly miss him playing at the gaithers homecomings.

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

I was completely shocked at Anthony's passing. He was my greatest inspiration for playing the piano and he is still is. He had an unbelievable talent and it saddens me that he will no longer be able to share that talent with the world.

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

Oh, how sad that Anthony has passed on from us in this earthly world. But oh, how glad the angel band at the father's house. What a joyous meeting that is going on in heaven.

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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 02/23/2006

I am saddened to hear of this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony's family.

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