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IN MEMORY OF ASHLEY BURNS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ASHLEY BURNS
May 16th, 1991- August 9th, 2005
 
 
 
 

 

July 26th, 2007

 This is Ashley's Mom Ruth and I am sending this out to anyone who would like to attend this years candlelight vigil in memory of my Ashley.You can start coming around 3pm as we are getting pink and blue balloons and a helium tank to let go of the balloons when we light the candles around 5pm. Everyone who comes early enough will get to write their own message to Ashley on the balloon, it is a first come first serve basis because I have no clue how many people will be showing up. It will be held at my house this year, 322 Riverside Ave. in Medford. Feel free to bring food and non - alcoholic beverages more so for the kids to have a bite to eat and also extra candles are needed just in case some show up and do not have one or couldn't get one.All are welcome.Any questions you can e-mail me at RBurns1971@yahoo.com.
Love to you all Always,
Ashley's Mom Forever,
Ruth

 

 

 

Ashley was an enthusiastic and determined young girl.  She came to our team flying on the totally opposite leg and eventually became one of our main flyers on the NEAS Senior Team.  Ashley Burns was ambitious and always ready to try new things, and help others.  She was an extremely dedicated athlete who always attended extra classess to improve her tumbling.  She was a pleasure to coach, and will be sadly missed. -- Coach Fallon Johnson

 
ash,
why did you have to go. i miss you so much. i havent stopped thinking about you since i heard the bad news and i will never stop thinking about you. competitions wont be the same without you. just being at the gym wont either. we had so many good times at the gym laughing and tumbling together. i remeber two weeks ago when we were tumbling on the tumble trak we were saying how much we were looking forward to being on seniors together this year. i know you will be with me and everyone on the team this year and just know everytime i walk in to the gym, throw a tumble pass, jump, stunt, dance, cheer, and compete it will all be for you because you left us doing something you and i both love. so many people are coming out to pray for you babes. cheerleaders from all across the country are here 4 you and we all want you to come back home. you have touched so many peoples lives and we all want you to know how much we love you. watch over us. prayin for you always. love and miss you like crazy. FRIENDS FOREVER NO MATTER WHAT.
-- kristin anderson
 
RIP ashley--you were taken too soon. i cherish all the times i competed with you on the mat. this 2006 season..i will go out there for you!! *watch over us*--Gina Tauro 
Ash.....if only you knew how many people are missing you!! you are an amazing girl and have touched my heart! its hard to believe that just a couple weeks ago you were in the gym all day tumbling, and improving all your skills.. and now your gone. i remember me and you on seniors getting switched in and out of the beginning stunt almost everyday lol. the whole neas family misses you so much and misses that bright smile of yours that lit up anyones day! i love you so much... rest in peace baby girl <<3

*RIP AB
--Our Angel-Gina Tauro 
 

Ashley, I never thought that this would be happening and I can't describe how horrible I feel. You were a great girl and cheerleader and I will miss you very much. You are always in my heart. Rest in peace baby girl. -only the good die young-....love, carla
 
 
                                         
If Tears could build a stairway~

If Tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again.

No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say Good-Bye,
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness,
And secret tears still flow,
What it ment to lose you,
No one will ever know.

But now I know you want me
To mourn for you no more,
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today
A hallowed place with my heart
Is where you'll always stay.

~ Author Unknown ~
 
 
FELT AN ANGEL NEAR TODAY, THOUGH ONE I COULDN'T SEE. FELT AN ANGEL, OH-SO-CLOSE, SENT TO COMFORT ME.
FELT AN ANGELS GENTLE KISS, SOFT UPON MY CHEEK. AND OH, WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD, OF CARING IT DID SPEAK.
FELT AN ANGELS LOVING TOUCH, SOFT UPON MY HEART. AND WITH THAT TOUCH, I FELT THE PAIN, AND HURT WITHIN DEPART.
FELT AN ANGELS TEPID TEAR, FALL SOFTLY NEXT TO MINE. AND KNEW THAT AS THOSE TEARS DID DRY, A NEW DAY WOULD BE MINE.
FELT AN ANGELS SILKEN WINGS, ENFOLD ME WITH PURE LOVE. AND FELT A STRENGHT WITHIN ME GROW, A STRENGHT SENT FROM ABOVE.
FELT AN ANGEL NEAR TODAY, THOUGH ONE I COULDN'T SEE. FELT AN ANGEL, OH-SO-CLOSE, SENT TO COMFORT ME.

REST IN PEACE ASHLEY

LOVE MICHELLE, KY~KY, TERRI, RISA, LORINA AND KAYLA
 
From Sammi ->OMG....?? i will never forget when i based her at cheer power our last comp together. she did a outstanding job on her stunts. i won't forget her tumbling passes and telling me always to throw my backhandspring!
she will always be in my heart.....               
 
Ashley was my best friend and i just want to wake up and still have her running up spring street to come chill at my house the mroe i think about her the more i feel. just seeing Ruth (Ashley Burns' mom; my second mother) Broken up makes me sad!! ill just miss her thick shoulder length black hair cute crooked lil smile freckles and big brown eyes and the way her voice was *u know her squeeky loud bostonian voice* ..i just wish we werent fighting but the more i pray the more signs god gives me that ashley doesnt want me to be say ...for example..i was crying in my car and i look over and see a circus freak it was great!

muchh love cheerleader <33
 
 
                                                        
 
Ashley you will be sadly missed. Although I did not have the opportunity to be your coach I was your instructor. It was always a pleasure to have you in class. To watch you grow from your backhandspring to tuck was amazing. It is a tragedy to see a bright STAR'S life be cut short.

My thoughts and prayers are with Ashley's mother and grandmother. Ashley and her family will be in my heart forever. If there is anything I can do just ask.

Meredith
 
 
RIP ASHLEY BURNS - FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS . I LOVE AND MISS U SO MUCH . YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH ONE PERSON MEANS TO YOU UNTIL THERE GONE . WATCH OVER ALL OF US . PRAYIN FOR YOU ALL THE TIME . FRIENDS FOREVER NO MATTER WHAT - (\O/)
Blue ribbon forever -Every time I go and compete on that mat I'll do it for you.--  Kristin Anderson
 
 
Ashley was a beautiful little girl and little girls shouldn't be taken from us, you will forever be in my heart Miss Ashley Love Always Miss Roxanne
 
 
 
Our hearts ache for the Burns family. What an awful, awful tragedy. Our thoughts, prayers, and tears are with all of you. God Bless the Burns Family. Ashley . . . . what a beautiful girl.
 
rip ashley.. you will forever be missed... only the good die young.. and you were as good as they come.. being able to say that you were part of my team will be something i will always remember.. watch over us ash and everytime we go out there on the floor and take first home.. just know its for you... so young..... 8/9/05.. never will forget.. miss ya already--Meghan Cronin
 

R.I.P ASHLEY BURNS _ you are an inspiration to us all .. this year is for you .. you will always be with us <3 .. god bless you .. if anywhere deserves you its heaven * you have truley reached the stars. ( RIP ) ` Erin

*Ashley Burns*
You are an amazing girl. You were very athletic, always happy, and when I was with you you would always make me laugh. FROM THE MEDFORD COLTS- We all loved you very much, and at every practice there is, every single girl thinks of you. You will always be in our hearts. Medford practices wont be the same without you. I know that you will always watch over us.
Also, everyone loves you from NEAS Family. You always had a smile on your face, and you always went out onto the mat and did a terrific job and did your best. We will miss you always and forever,
Love Briana Maiocco
*Medford Colts and Northeast Allstars*

 RIP *** ASHLEY*** ASHLEY WAS A GREAT GIRL.SHE WAS ALWAYS DETERMINED TO TRY SOMETHING NEW. SHE WAS A STAR AND STILL IS IN MY EYES.

LOVE KAYLA HOGAN

Ashley was such a sweet girl and she could always make people laugh. I will remember her forever. She has become my inspiration in life, to never let a day pass me by. We can rest knowing that you're in a better place smiling down on us. I love and miss you - nicole capone

 
 
©Ashley Marie Burns 5.16.91- 8.9.05©    
 RIP ashley burns you were a great friend and an awsome cheerleader my  heart will miss u and love for eternity i will always know u will look down on us other cheerleaders i will always miss you--Kathe
 
 
I AM SO TERRIBLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ASHLEY BURNS AND FAMILY. ASHLEY WAS A GREAT TEAMMATE/ TERRIFFIC CHEERLEADER............ ALWAYS WILLING TO TRY HER BEST EVERY TIME SHE WAS OUT THERE WITH THE REST OF US CHEERING. MY FAMILY'S PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE REST OF ASHLEY'S LOVED ONES.

ASHLEY...you will NEVER be foggoten by any of us and will remain in our hearts FOREVER!......

you will be missed deeply by everyone you inspired to do what you loved best TO CHEER!--Bonnie
 
 
                  Ashley i'll miss u so0o0 much what am i going to do at these comp's with out u ??? who am I going  to go  swimming with at 10 o'clock at night when no other teams can go who's going 2 babysit with me @ 10:30 in the hotel's when all the parents go out ? who's goen go run and pull tylenol from there bag at 11 when i    have a head ace and who's going to make me laugh at all thes comp's when about to cry becouse it's all day and were still there lol i love u n you'll                                                             never     be   forgotten ....                                                                                                    
                              R.I.P.Ashley Burns                      .
LovE alWayZ  .            .
   *~AmAndA~*             .

 

Ashley... It's only been a day and you have made me realize whats important in life. You helped me see that fighting or being mean to people is one of the dumbest things I could have ever done. You never know what you have untill it's gone. I just wish I didnt have to learn that this way. You were such an amazing person and cheerleader. I am honored to have gotten to step on that mat with you and do what we both love to do. Just know whenever I compete on that mat I'll DO IT FOR YOU. And anytime I put on my uniform or step into a Cheerleading gym you will be on my mind and in my heart. God made a big mistake this time taking such a young beautiful girl, But you are now our angel. You can watch over us and you can now be our cheerleader up in heaven. I miss you so much and just know even thought I will never get to tell you this you are my hero... Rest in peace --Kristi Bowser
RIP ASHLEY BURNS...5/16/91- 8/9/05

 

When I heard the news of Ashley's untimely death my heart broke to pieces. Please know that the cheerleaders in Texas are all praying for Ashley, her family, coaches and friends. May a face that angelic never be forgotten. My team will be wearing blue ribbons this season as a memorial to you. From Texas to Mass. the love is unconditional and the pain is felt. Ashley, you now get to fly with the angels. Sincerely, Ashleen Gaddy, Texas Cheer Coach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ashely we all miss you soooo much!!!! my prayers are with you! R.I.P --Alissa P.

 

 ASHLEY BURNS YOU WERE GREAT PERSON AND YOU WEREA GREAT CHEERLEADER.WHEN I GO ON THAT MAT I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU.WE HOPE THE BEST FOR HER FAMILY.NOBODY AT NORTHEAST WILL EVER FORGET YOU ASHLEY BURNS REST IN PEACE
LOVE NICOLE...A

RiP Ashley (5/16/91-8/9/05)-
ur deeply missed and loved by many!and ur in
all of our prayers... keep an eye over all of us
while we continue doing what we love..im glad
i got to share the season & memories with u as
short lived as they were! forever in our hearts --Tia

 

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS . I LOVE AND MISS U SO MUCH . YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH ONE PERSON MEANS TO YOU UNTIL THERE GONE . WATCH OVER ALL OF US . PRAYIN FOR YOU ALL THE TIME . FRIENDS FOREVER NO MATTER WHAT - (\O/)
Blue ribbon forever -Every time I go and compete on that mat I'll do it for you.--Sammi B

ashley y did u have leave us. Cheerin will be so different with out you there seeing your smiling face watching you do u you loved. It will be so different not seeing you and your beautiful face. not being able to say hi in the hallways or at gym. you are sadly miss. R.I.P. the good die young R.I.P. ASHLEY BURNS ilu we will miss u--Breanns

I really didn't get to know Ashley that well but she was an enthustic and wonderful cheerleader she always had a smile on and was a great tumbler and when they say the good dye young they are right. Once a cheerleader now an angel I wish I could have gotten to know you better and when I found out what happened me and a few girls where shocked. My prayers are with you your family and your friends right now God bless you. R.I.P. Ashley

 
A wonderful cheerleader
always full of smiles
 eager and enthustic
 once a cheerleader now and angel
who will be deeply missed by
many.
 
-Gianna
 
 
 
 
ASHLEY GETTING TO KNOW YOU WAS A JOY. OUR YEAR WITH THE MEFORD COLTS WAS
CERTAINLY MEMORABLE, BUT REALLY GETTING TO KNOW YOU AT NORTHEAST (AND AT THE ICE
RINK) WERE A REAL TREAT!  YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON, CHEERLEADER, AND MENTOR FOR
FOR THE YOUNGER CHEERLEADERS AT NORTHEAST AND POP WARNER, AND I KNOW ARIANA
(GANGA) TRULEY ADMIRED YOU! YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND IN OUR HEARTS
FOREVER!
LOVE TERRI AND ARIANA (GANGA)
 
You came into my life a kind, eagerly determined young girl quiet but pleasant. I can remember how the cute freckles on your face glisten when u smiled and told me you wanted a round off tuck for your up and coming pop Warner season. I knew the goal would take a lot of hard work and dedication, you worked very hard and in time you accomplished your goal and then some. You worked your way into my heart and touched it in a way no1 has. When I would take my class attendance I would always manage to miss you. It’s say gee well she was just here, Ashley never misses class. I could look to my side and there you'd be with a grin from ear to ear and two bunny ears above my head. Tuesday & Thursday nights brought us close, we talked a lot which always drew our privates late grandma would have to peel you from the tmble-trak.. I went through bad times as we grew to know each other, you always knew when there was something wrong and knew just the rite thing to say & joke to make my whole insides light up. You were the fuel that burned inside of me that got me through tire some & stressful days you gave me energy, charisma, you gave me you, more than just a student/cheerleader... a friend. You inspired me then and still to this day. Girls like you are the reason I and other coaches want to teach this sport. I just miss you so much I miss teaching you in all of my classes, I miss watching you pull new skills at practice, I miss stunting with you during breaks, spotting your tucks and hearing your funny jokes I’ll never forget the times we shared the laughs we had and the sweat and tears you put into making yourself a better athlete. You were always willing take the extra step and try something new even if you didn’t think you could pull it off. And it meant a lot those Friday nights at the gym it didn’t matter if the gym was empty from 6 to 8, I could count on you being there at 5:30 and leaving at 8:30 pushing 9. Ashley Marie you will always be remembered and cherished in my heart forever hit that touchdown girl. You have inspired people young and old with your hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn as your keys to success! I thank you for the sharing your short time here with us. It was an honor teaching a girl like you.
My heart and prayers go out to the Mom, Grandmother- Ruth and the Burns family.

Erik

Chin up gurls..
 

Ashley.. you where a great cheerleader..... i will never forget the sleepover at northeast, we had the best time EVER i love you! and i will never forget you!--Andreana P
 
 
ashley,
i never imagined anything like this happening. why did you have to go.. you didnt deserve it. you were such a nice girl and an amazing cheerleader. you were commited to the program and always tried your hardest. i dont remember you ever missing a tumble class and you even you came onto the senior team late in the season and you were caught up with the other girls in within a day! you have millions of people who miss you and want you to come back, its hard to think that i will never see you again. but i will never forget you. your smile always lite up the room and noone will every forget it. you died young but it was doing what you and i both love to do .. cheer. your on of the most amazing people that i have ever meet and i wont forget you. rest in peace .. your now our angel. "when the skies rumbling, we will know that ashleys tumbling."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
i miss you ash.. rest in peace baby girl.. everytime i
go on that mat i will truely do it for you.. you were
the one who got me into cheerleading and im gonna
continue it because you would've... there's so much
more to say about all our good and bad times.. but i
dont feel the need.. you kno how much fun we had
together and i think that you need to know and not the
rest of the people in the world.. all they need to
know is that we were close friends at one time and
thats all that matters !!.. baby blue ribbon forever..
i miss you..
love alyssa
 
 
So suddenly, yet so strange.
Life wakes us up and things change.
You've done your best, she served her call.
And yet, you thought you had it all.

So suddenly Ruthie, be strong.
Your baby, your angel is gone.
You needed her, she found her place.
Our memory of her will never be replaced.
Things are different now these days.

The greatest reward to remember
Is the light in her eyes
The sound of her voice
The love she gave
You made her who she was.

Now, the greates reward for us
Is the love we can give.
We are here for you now,
For as long as we may live
Remembering, you made her who she was.

You trusted her to grow,
You gave her your heart, love and soul.
You showed her that there's nothing
Else that you've cherished more then her.

Our future lies here and now.
So suddenly she left us.
It's clear that life does change.
We will stand by you for sure.
We will make it, to help you through it
Somehow.
To love and never forget. We love you Ashley
--Ashley's Cousin

 

ashley i love and miss u ashley you were my best friend and u dont go to school with out ur friends 9th grade will not be enjoyed all we couls talk about was how fun high school would be i love u ashley -- Best Friend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIP Ashley u were a very good friedn and a great cheeleader u will always be in my heart and now u r in a better place now and MPW will never ever forget u!! xOx

- Brianna W-

 

ahley i know u r in a better place and u are a shinig star to me and ur mom gam is doing better and please let the mhs team compeate in honor of ashley

 

hey miss Asssssshley just want to let you know that you are the prettiest little angel no matter where you are im truly gonna missss ya take care of mom and nana look upon them everyday you are a hero to my little girl she looked up to you you are her ashley and she is your shadow make sure she does good for me i love you baby always miss you never forget you

-Michelle

 

ASH.. R.I.P babyy! ashley i loved you.. i will never forget our dayss of "root-beer" and "ramen,noodlesss..hahah" omg what about that nascar game me,you, and gerry played??! haha good times .. im gunna miss you girl soo much! at least i know you went along with a dream i told you "you could do." with all my love and heart, r.i.p ashley MaRiE Burns* Meagan --> Xo0x

 

 
 
We never got to say goodbye the tears are hard to fight the thought of you is always near we're trying not to cry we never got to say goodbye we wish these thoughts would leave we see you running through our minds an image to deceive.
love always- alissa kayla risa ariana

 

 
 Ashley you are loved and missed by all of us..our prayers are with your family. You were a great cheerleader and a great friend. When we go on that mat and compete, you will always be in our mind. We'll all be trying our hardest for you. I know your looking down on all of us from heaven and we know your proud. You'll always be in our hearts. <3 always, Hannah Shannah and Libby
 
Amazing cheerleader
Smiled all the time
Helpfull to others
Loveable
Enthusiastic
You will be missed!

R.I.P Ashley.... spread your wings, fly free
Love Always, Daria