Lusekofte Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) He told me if he had not posted within a week he probably made his final flight. I have no confirmation on what state is. But his last post was November 6. His post in several forums is always positive. And I will miss them. I am not sure if all knew. He had cancer for some years now. Just thought I inform in this forum too Edited November 14, 2023 by Lusekofte 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Rest easy Don... ☹️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 my thoughts and prayers are with Don and his family. Indeed, he's been quite a presence for VR (in the many sim forums). 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 @Lusekofte did you mean @dburne? If so, the last reaction to one of his posts was on Nov 6 but the last post made by him was made on Sept 29. Wheels Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, wheelsup_cavu said: @Lusekofte did you mean @dburne? If so, the last reaction to one of his posts was on Nov 6 but the last post made by him was made on Sept 29. Wheels Last post in any site is November 6. I hope for some information about what going on. I fear the worst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 15, 2023 Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 15, 2023 Oh no... damn he was a good guy. Don if you're gone rest in peace my friend. Cancer sucks. Jason 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingShark Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I was always a pleasure to read his posts. Don will be sorely missed. All the best to him, his family and friends, wherever he is now. ~S~ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 He passed away November 9. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/fl/apopka/donald-burnette-17203992 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lusekofte said: He passed away November 9. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/fl/apopka/donald-burnette-17203992 Not the news any of us were hoping to hear about Don but Thank You for keeping us updated @Lusekofte. Wheels Edited November 15, 2023 by wheelsup_cavu 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 So very sorry to hear this. Don will be missed. RIP Don. 2 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 To me , it was a state of missing person. He rest easy now. At least we know. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingShark Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Blue skies, Don. We will miss you. ~S~ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golani79 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 So sad to hear this! RIP and blue skies Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 These obituary notices mentions it was lung cancer that took him, which matches his post about his illness on another site, and they also mention several identical pieces of information to the obituary notice that @Lusekofte posted in his earlier posts. Village News - https://www.villages-news.com/2023/11/15/donald-burnette/ Baldwin Brothers - https://baldwincremation.com/obituaries/donald-burnette/ His daughter has posted on the Baldwin Brothers page. Wheels 2 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartsblade Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Rest in peace, Don. 1 Quote AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-Core Processor | Asus TUFF nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 OC | Asus ROG Crosshair VII Dark Hero | 64GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600 RAM | Windows 10 Pro x64 | Virpil MT-50 CM2 Throttle | Virpil Alpha on WarBRD base | Virpil Ace 1 Rudder Pedals | Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant (x2) |Acer x34 P 3440 x 1440 | Valve Index VR | DCS on NVME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb00t Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Very sad news, may he rest in peace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 7:41 AM, wheelsup_cavu said: These obituary notices mentions it was lung cancer that took him, which matches his post about his illness on another site, and they also mention several identical pieces of information to the obituary notice that @Lusekofte posted in his earlier posts. Village News - https://www.villages-news.com/2023/11/15/donald-burnette/ Baldwin Brothers - https://baldwincremation.com/obituaries/donald-burnette/ His daughter has posted on the Baldwin Brothers page. Wheels Thanks for the link. I wrote something about his many friends in flight sim community and the condolences in several forums. That he be missed by many. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission_bug Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Sad news indeed, I only found out about his illness recently, my condolences go out to his friends and family. Take care and be safe. Wishing you all the very best, Pete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARFlytitus Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Very sad news...my deepest condolences to his friends and family. RIP and blue skies dburne, I will miss you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade_Monkey Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Rest in peace Don 🦅 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremspropeller Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 So long, Don. Blue skies and see you on the other side! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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