Lusekofte Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 (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 by Lusekofte 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 Rest easy Don... ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 my thoughts and prayers are with Don and his family. Indeed, he's been quite a presence for VR (in the many sim forums). Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 @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 Author Share Posted November 14 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 15 Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 15 Oh no... damn he was a good guy. Don if you're gone rest in peace my friend. Cancer sucks. Jason 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingShark Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 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~ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 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 Share Posted November 15 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 (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 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 Share Posted November 15 So very sorry to hear this. Don will be missed. RIP Don. 1 1 Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 To me , it was a state of missing person. He rest easy now. At least we know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingShark Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Blue skies, Don. We will miss you. ~S~ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golani79 Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 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 Share Posted November 16 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 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 Share Posted November 16 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 Share Posted November 17 Very sad news, may he rest in peace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission_bug Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARFlytitus Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 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 Share Posted November 23 Rest in peace Don 🦅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremspropeller Posted yesterday at 01:53 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:53 PM So long, Don. Blue skies and see you on the other side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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