Just seen this thread. I know Burly only from his posting on this board over the past couple of seasons. I always enjoyed the banter with him. He was never pernicious or aggressive, and I always felt he "got" my humour. This board will be a sadder place without his charm and warmth. My sincere condolences to the family he leaves behind .
Ah **** man So sad to read this. Burley was a absolute Gent on here and I'm certain that he was in real life too. He always had a good word to say about people on here and he took his illness on with such courage, humility and humour. That is the mark of a remarkable man. God bless you Burley Your Pal Piskie
I'm so ****ing gutted to hear this news mate. I've literally walked in the door 10 mins ago, seen that Arsenal beat Chelsea and then like a sunk like a stone reading that Burley has passed away. This place is a ****ing ****ter 90% of the time and Burley always managed to find the good in everybody. The mark of a true Gent.
Yeah me too, was inspirational at a time when many people would break. I'm glad he got to spend Christmas with his family too.
I can only imagine what it must have been like for him going through that illness. I have no idea how I would deal with that, but I'm pretty sure that I would fall to pieces at times. Which I'm sure Burley did in his private moments. But he was always so positive on here and always took it on with such grace and humility. The man is an inspiration to everybody on here in the way that he held his head high in such a gentle and dignified way. God bless you man
And yet during this time, he found time to post on here, in his usual manor, giving nothing away. It makes you think, just what a load of bollox it all really is. Giant, true giant of a gent.
He was an inspiration on here the way he dealt with all the **** he must have been going through. I hope his legacy here is to remind people to be a little bit kinder, a little bit more humble and to hold your head high through adversity.
I'm keeping his avatar, in honour.... It' makes all the other talk ****..... Lots of great lads on here...I actually think this may bring some of us closer... (some) And i';m all for that mate.
Just got in to read the PM from piskie. Absolutely gutted. Says a lot for the man when he was pretty much a faceless poster for me but hearing this was like a hammer blow to the gut. One of life's good uns and a true gent. Oh man don't know what to say
So saddened to hear the terrible news about Burley, I’ve posted elsewhere on this but my guts twisted with sadness. R.I.P Burley
So very sad to hear this news. This forum has lost one of its' best, but that's nothing compared to the loss for his family and close friends. Warm, friendly, funny, empathetic, dignified and remarkably brave. The next drink I have will be raised in silent toast to a 'friend' lost but warmly remembered. God rest you BH
Sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad and terrible time, rest in peace Burley mate.
Terribly sorry to read this. He posted a thread a few weeks or months back on how everything was getting better Very sad news indeed. May he RIP
Only just seen this. How sad, he was a nice bloke on the face of it and one the few I could chat golf with. Will be missed on here and by a good many in the real world no doubt. RIP .
