Memories of Anna Burns

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Anna Burns

Amherst, MA

Born: May 21, 2006 (not yet passed)

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John Fabel

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Elle Christakos

Julia Edgerly

Emily Feldstein

Jim Pistrang

Jodi Stevens

Tea Hafner

Tracy Zafian

Aubin Kev.

Claire Cocco

Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

David Mednicoff

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Elle Christakos

An iconic Anna Burns layout- straight into a huge mud puddle. Nothing stopped them: not mud, snow or even... Read more An iconic Anna Burns layout- straight into a huge mud puddle. Nothing stopped them: not mud, snow or even pavement. Absolutely... Read more An iconic Anna Burns layout- straight into a huge mud... Read more

Sarah Goff

Elle thank you so much for this. Elle thank you so much for this. Elle thank you so much for this.

Stephen Burns

That says it all. That says it all. That says it all.

Mike Hayes

Anna and their soccer team, spring 2019

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Matt Wolaver

Jodi Stevens

Sharri Conklin

Kip Prather

Meg Robertson

Greta Biagi

Sarah Goff

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Mike Hayes

Alfie and I loved coaching this team and Anna was a huge piece of this. They were fearless in goal, willing... Read more Alfie and I loved coaching this team and Anna was a huge piece of this. They were fearless in goal, willing to play any position... Read more Alfie and I loved coaching this team and Anna was a... Read more

Alfie Alschuler

I agree with Mike completely. This was a special team and Anna was a huge part of that. I loved Anna's intensity... Read more I agree with Mike completely. This was a special team and Anna was a huge part of that. I loved Anna's intensity coupled with ... Read more I agree with Mike completely. This was a special team... Read more

Sarah Goff

Mike and Alfie, thank you so much. I talked about this team often - the camaraderie the two of you fostered... Read more Mike and Alfie, thank you so much. I talked about this team often - the camaraderie the two of you fostered and love of sport/teamwork/and... Read more Mike and Alfie, thank you so much. I talked about this... Read more

Stephen Burns

Thank you both. Anna was lucky to have sports coaches who cared more about teaching about life than about... Read more Thank you both. Anna was lucky to have sports coaches who cared more about teaching about life than about winning. Thank you both. Anna was lucky to have sports coaches... Read more

Leah Leviton

Matt Wolaver

Meg Robertson

Dr. Diana Perry

Sarah Goff

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Stephen Burns

Beautiful, Leah. Beautiful, Leah. Beautiful, Leah.

Leah Leviton

Meg Robertson

Dr. Diana Perry

Sarah Goff

Leah Leviton

Kip Prather

Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

Leah Leviton

Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

Leah Leviton

Matt Wolaver

Meg Robertson

Kirsten Helmer

Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

We loved sharing our families' tree selection tradition. We loved sharing our families' tree selection tradition. We loved sharing our families' tree selection tradition.... Read more

Leah Leviton

Kim Ripley

Susan Kazeroid

Tea Hafner

Meg Robertson

Kirsten Helmer

Kathleen Szegda

Sarah Goff

naomi rosenberg

Jazmine Chan

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Luke Litchfield

Sarah Stephen and Ian,

I can’t imagine the sadness and grief you all must be feeling in this moment. You will all be in my heart, and though, I didn’t know her personally, I’ll be reminded of her spirit in the sounds of the music I listen to, the peaceful air of the forest, and the kindness that lives in the loving faces of my friends and family. May her life be treasured as a blessing to those she knew and touched, and may her memory bring you feelings of happiness and light. Love, Luke.

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Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

Thank you so much Luke. Thank you so much Luke. Thank you so much Luke.

Stephen Burns

Thank you, Luke. I think you were kindred spirits in some ways. Thank you, Luke. I think you were kindred spirits in some ways. Thank you, Luke. I think you were kindred spirits in... Read more

Neena Qasba

Sarah and family, i feel like my words will not do justice to the sadness and grief. I cannot express enough how sorry I am. How tragic this loss. Sarah has been an amazing mentor to me for the past several years. I did not know Anna personally, but knowing Sarah, I can only imagine how wonderful, thoughtful and compassionate they were.

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Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

Thank you so much Neena. Thank you so much Neena. Thank you so much Neena.

Becky Gahan

Sarah Stephen and Ian we have no words for your loss of Anna. We hope that you know how much those of us in the Amherst ultimate community hold you in our prayers. Becky Seamus Cian and Conall Gahan

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Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

Margarita Bonifaz

Anna- a magical, imaginative, spirited, remarkably kind person. I was Anna's drama teacher in middle school. Anna, along with their cast, worked to adapt Calvin and Hobbes into a script and the group performed the play. Anna completed every part of this project with their particular energy and creativity, always considering their other cast members. I remember the joy surrounding Anna and their friends in guided study each morning. Anna was a leader, a person who chose kindness and love at every turn. I send my love and deep condolences to Anna's family and friends.

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Jodi Stevens

Kirsten Helmer

Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

Anna loved your drama class so much. Thank you for these beautiful words, Margarita. Anna loved your drama class so much. Thank you for these beautiful words, Margarita. Anna loved your drama class so much. Thank you for ... Read more

Gray Davidson Carroll

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Tom Shin

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Minh Ly

2011

Anna and Tai playing some elaborate (and I'm sure brilliant) imaginative game.

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Kathleen Foley

Kim Ripley

Minh Ly

Becky Gahan

Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

They definitely made up some excellent stuff. They definitely made up some excellent stuff. They definitely made up some excellent stuff.

Khalid & Kathleen Elkalai & Traphagen

Amherst Travel 2015 End of Season

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Ivorie Arguin

Mike Hayes

Kip Prather

Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

Khalid & Kathleen Elkalai & Traphagen

Dear Sarah, Stephen, Ian and all the family,

Our family holds yours in the light as we try to make sense of this unimaginable loss. It's been a few years since the travel soccer days; but Khalid's remembrances of Anna are sharp and bright: they were a major contributor to the travel soccer team and not only on the field but off the field as well. Their charm and intensity were contagious. Not only were they an amazing goalkeeper who brought unmatched acrobatic moves to the position, but they were a good friend to one and all and a fierce advocate for justice. Reading all the remembrances, it is clear that Anna brought their grace and talent everywhere they went. They made the world a better place. We are grieving with you.

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Mike Hayes

Alfie Alschuler

Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

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Sarah Goff

Thank you so much. Anna loved having Khalid as a coach and these were terrific soccer years. Thank you so much. Anna loved having Khalid as a coach and these were terrific soccer years. Thank you so much. Anna loved having Khalid as a coach... Read more

Tori LaVerdiere

2020, Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center, Locks Pond Road, Shutesbury, MA, USA

Whale watch initiative during AET — with Eve Sirulnik

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Sarah Goff

Alex Sciaruto

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Luke Litchfield

I loved Morse hill as a kid. So happy she got to experience that; what a special place I loved Morse hill as a kid. So happy she got to experience that; what a special place I loved Morse hill as a kid. So happy she got to experience... Read more

Sarah Goff

Morse Hill was simply a magical place for Anna. Morse Hill was simply a magical place for Anna. Morse Hill was simply a magical place for Anna.

Tori LaVerdiere

2020, Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center, Locks Pond Road, Shutesbury, MA, USA

AET Friday night canoe — with Phoebe Young

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Jodi Stevens

Meg Robertson

Phoebe Young

Sarah Goff

Alex Sciaruto

Tori LaVerdiere

2020, Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center, Locks Pond Road, Shutesbury, MA, USA

Covid AET year — with Phoebe Young

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Jodi Stevens

Meg Robertson

Phoebe Young

Sarah Goff

Jim Pistrang

2019

ARMS Ultimate 2019. Fearless and amazing on the field.

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Tea Hafner

Jodi Stevens

Phyllis Clapis

Meg Robertson

Dr. Diana Perry

Sarah Goff

Tori LaVerdiere

2021, Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center, Locks Pond Road, Shutesbury, MA, USA

snuggling with stitch while learning first aid.

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Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

Tori LaVerdiere

2020, Lake Wyola, Shutesbury, MA, USA

Lifeguard Training — with Anna Burns

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Meg Robertson

Sarah Goff

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Stephen Burns

Morse Hill was a huge part of Anna's life. A place she loved. Morse Hill was a huge part of Anna's life. A place she loved. Morse Hill was a huge part of Anna's life. A place ... Read more