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Anthony Burger Tragically Dies of Heart Attack (UPDATED)
Written: 02/22/2006
Author: AGM
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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

   Sheri LaFontaine ~ 02/23/2006

I got the phone call at midnight last night. Anthony was my producer and a dear friend. I believe he was only 44. My heart is broken. My prayers are with Anthony's family and all the Gaither artists.

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   marcelenenew ~ 02/23/2006

Marcelene New / Good News Trio

We are, as is everyone else, so saddened to hear of the death of Anthony Burger. What a talent! What a gentleman! What a witness for Christ! We were blessed to have been on a program with Anthony, Ivan, and Kirk one evening. We will pray for Anthony's family and friends.

Can you believe that we have lost three young, talented artists in such a short time? Had these men been in secular music, these deaths would have made national headlines.

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

I have know Anthony personally since his teen age years and long before he became a Kingsmen. This is a tragic loss for the industry and I have lost a good friend.

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

Our prayers our with the Burger Family and all of the Gospel Music Family. What a man of talent and how wonderful that he used it for the glory of the Lord!! How he blessed us with his music!! The scripture that comes to mind at this time is Psalms 116:15 - "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (NIV)
Thank you Lord for Anthony Burger! We will see you soon!

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

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Anthony Burger. Last night I had just finished reading the Singing News interview with Anthony. My wife and I were remarking about Anthony's career and talent. We both remember Anthony as a teenager coming with the Kingsmen to our church and the amazing talent he had. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Burger family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with the rest of the Gaither family that are still on the cruise. Heaven has become even more richer with Anthony at the piano.

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

My heart swelled with emotion as I listened to the announcement of Anthony Burger's death. It is definitely our loss. But then I thought of what he was doing when the Lord decided to take him home. I can only hope that when it is my time to leave this old earth, I will be serving my Lord and Savior.

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   rerun ~ 02/23/2006

My heart goes out to Anthony's wife and familiy. I pray especially for his kids. I lost my Dad to a sudden heart attack when I was 14 years old and even though that's been many years ago I still miss him everyday. Even though we can't understand why things like this happen, we have trust and praise the Lord, because He knows what's best. It's a sad sad day for us, but Anthony is in a much better place.
rerun

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

How sad to hear of Anthony's passing. I'm sure God just said "come on home". My son has music lessons tonight and he really loved Anthony's playing and wanted to one day play like him. Unbelievable news!

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

JUST HEARD OF ANTHONY'S PASSING.
I SURE LOVE HIS PLAYING THE PIANO.
I WELL SURELY MISS HIM ON THE GAITHER'S
HOME COMING'S
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ANTHONY'S LOVE ONE'S MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF SORROW.OUR LORD HAS TAKEN
HIM HOME. BENNIE COUNTERMAN.

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

When I heard I was sad. Heaven awaits and can you imagine the music being played in that choir tonight? David step back. I am reminded of the words that my mother said once when our local church lost a jewel, it is that GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER HIS PEOPLE. There is a verse in the bible that says that. Surely HE never makes a mistake. Our hearts are saddened but the spirit knows that there is no such thing as death to a CHILD OF GOD!

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