Sending my best to Deonte

[JakeBarnes]

It sounds like Deonte lost his mother this morning. I can't even imagine what that feels like. With all the talk of the team as a family, I really hope he has that support around him now.

Sending my best to Deonte and his family.

[ecompt]

Prayers for his famiy. Very sad news.

[77ncaachamps]

I pray for you, Deonte, and your family.
Marquette Nation's got your back and much love and support.

[wadesworld]

That sucks big time.  Thoughts and prayers.

[Skatastrophy]

[Jay Bee]

May God bless her soul and give strength to the family. Keep grinding, Dee, your mom will always be watching & helping!!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Just awful news. I can't imagine what that would be like. Thoughts and prayers for Deonte and his entire family. May God watch over him and his.

[muwarrior69]

Prayers up!

[Irishdawg]

Awful news for anyone, let alone someone as young as he is, thoughts and prayers for him and his family from a Butler fan.

[Goose]

RIP Mrs Burton.

[Dawson Rental]

Awesome picture Skatastrophy.  Thanks for posting it here.  The heart of a wonderful mother shows through.  Even for as outstanding a young man as Deonte is, such a loss can only be devastating.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Burton family.

[Texas Western]

Mrs. Burton You have raised a great young man, he is  respectful and hard working.  We are all saddened to see you depart but we know your presence will be felt in a positive way.

[MUWarrior4Life]

Sorry for your loss Mr. Burton, prayers up to u and your family. God bless!!

[tower912]

Shoot.   God's peace and blessings be upon you and your family.   

[Golden Avalanche]

For anyone, the death of a parent stymies you. For anyone under 30, the death of a parent can be traumatic. For anyone in University, the death of a parent can be bewildering. I'm happy that we have a coach and staff in place that will put the human nature of this event in perspective for Deonte.

Illness? Sudden? Did I miss the cause in that screenshot?

[Daniel]

Prayers going up now. This is a very difficult time for the young man and family. May all around him help.  God bless.

[Tums Festival]

My thoughts and prayers to Deonte and his family.

[GGGG]

For anyone, the death of a parent stymies you. For anyone under 30, the death of a parent can be traumatic. For anyone in University, the death of a parent can be bewildering. I'm happy that we have a coach and staff in place that will put the human nature of this event in perspective for Deonte.

Illness? Sudden? Did I miss the cause in that screenshot?

One of the reasons he transferred back from Brewster is because she was diagnosed with cancer.

[Brewtown Andy]

One of the reasons he transferred back from Brewster is because she was diagnosed with cancer.

Also a recent tweet of him asleep in her hospital room.

[forgetful]

Thoughts and prayers for the family.  Wishing them the best in this difficult time.

[Johnny B]

Respect. stay strong

[Skitch]

In reading the message Deonte posted with that picture he shows a maturity that I don't know if I would be able to show in his situation and I am twice his age. You raised a good strong man Mrs Burton.  Rest easy.

[Avenue Commons]

Very sad. Thoughts and prayers to Deonte and all of his family.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Thoughts and prayers to Deonte.  I'm thinking his mom may have had breast cancer since there are several videos of Deonte hooping in pink sneakers.  Hopefully Jamil Wilson can contact Deonte and help him through this tough situation.  I believe Jamil also lost his mother to breast cancer.

[mileskishnish72]

Bless you, Bane. May what she taught you help you get through this.