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22
Feb
2006
Anthony Burger Tragically Dies of Heart Attack (UPDATED)


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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.

Reader Comments

What a tragedy; We will be lifting up Anthony's family in prayer.


Commented by Sharron Kay King On 02/23/2006
Our lives are just a vapor, only what's done for Christ will last. Anthony's legacy will live on and continue to bring glory to Jesus. Our love and prayers are with his loved ones. We'll miss you Anthony, keep the music going, we'll join you soon.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
I first met Anthony when he was with The Kingsmen and I was a high schooler wanting to sing gospel music. I had the chance to spend a lot of time with him when they would come to Alabama and Tennessee. Years later our paths crossed again on the Gaither tour and during the Trio years.

There will never be another Anthony Burger. He set the bar very high for gospel music pianists and left an example for them to follow.

Anthony, my friend, you will be missed. I'll see you again!


Commented by sogospelbaritone On 02/23/2006
Elaine Harcourt's avatar What a shock! I am still reeling! What a terrible loss for his family & for SGM! My thoughts & prayers are with LuAnn, Lori, A.J., & Austin plus his folks. May God strengthen each of them & comfort them.

God is good all the time & all the time God is good. 

Elaine Harcourt



Commented by On 02/23/2006
It is so sad to lose another friend in Southern Gospel Music in just a few weeks. My prayers go out to his family. Anthony will be missed dearly. He was loved by many. Having known him for most of my life there will be an empty spot in my heart from now on.
"Tea", I'll miss you. See you on the other side.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
Perhaps the greatest So. Gospel pianist ever is now home. We were fortunate to have him at our church Jan 15th. He will be missed.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
Our family is truly saddened at Anthony's passing. But we know we shall see him again. Our prayers are with the Burger family and we are so grateful that they shared their husband and daddy with us the fans.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
Like others, I am shocked and saddened; I am praying for LuAnn, AJ, Austin and Lori as they deal with the loss of their mate/Father respectively. I pray the transition to bring Anthony back to the US will be smooth - I also am praying for the rest of the Gaither crew - how shocking for all of them.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
OH WHAT A LOSS BUT A HUGE GAIN IN HEAVEN I COULD JUST IMAGINE THE LOOK ON HAPPY,VESTAL AND JAKE WHEN ANTHONY WALKED INTO HEAVEN AND FINISHED HIS SONG FOR JESUS. IAM PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY WITH ALL MY HEART BUT PRAISING GOD FOR THE SAFE JOURNEY TO HEAVEN FOR ANTHONY GOD BLESS YOU.


Commented by On 02/23/2006
pureheartsoprano's avatar I had the honor of meeting Anthony at a Kingsmen Concert when I was about 10 years old. I had only been playing piano about 2 years and he was such an inspiration to me.

I went to UTChattanooga, the home of Cadek Conservatory where Anthony studied as a young man. Many days I would walk the halls and try to imagine him being there.

After losing Doug in January, this has been a rough first quarter for SG.

Our prayers are with Luann and all of his family. I can't imagine how devastating this is for those precious people.

Heather E. Craig
Soprano, Pure Heart Music Ministries



Commented by pureheartsoprano On 02/23/2006
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