It is with shock, disbelief and deep grief mixed with eternal hope that I was informed my dear friend and brother Brandon Burns tragically passed away on Tuesday 9/14. He was traveling through Europe with his friend Mark Bacolod and they both lost their lives in a rock climbing accident. I will spare you the many words I have about how great this man was. Truly a man of God. Condolences to both families.

 

This fundraiser is to assist the Burns family with the funeral and the significant cost of transporting the body from europe back to the states. Brandon also wished in the case of this unfortunate event, that funds would be donated to an organization he served with and was close to his heart. https://emiworld.org/. All funds raised will be sent directly to Brandon's father, Richard Burns (who is a beneficiary on this fundraiser). Mr. Burns and family will then use raised funds for funeral costs / distribute to EMI in accordance with Brandons wishes.

The family and friends of Mark Bacolod have a GoFundMe page set up for similar needs.  https://gofund.me/e9fad8ff