Sending my best to Deonte

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.  Be strong.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Prayers up. 

[Sharpie]

Prayers for Deonte and his family.

[NersEllenson]

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.

+1000

Prayers to Deonte and family, yet the maturity and perspective he showed in his post is incredible for his age.  Seems his Mom did an incredible job raising him.  And let's not forget Deonte pledged his commitment to MU immediately after Buzz left - regardless of who was going to be hired.  He's a MKE kid that wants to be an example for others growing up in MKE of the possibilities of hard work, dedication, living right, etc. 

Think Deonte will go down as an all time favorite of mine at MU

[susie90]

Deonte,

I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing - sending thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones.  Peace and God bless.

[sellit07]

I could not imagine the idea of losing a close love one especially your mother.
Prayers got out to Deonte and his family.
In this tragedy it should help the team and coaches rally around Deonte and grow stronger as a family and team.

[Warrior Code]

My heart goes out to Deonte and his family. My father died my sophomore year and it shattered my world. School went out the window for a while. I had no interest in anything. Going to class, exams, writing papers - none of it felt important. It was like being only half awake for months. I had no focus, no motivation, no energy. I can't imagine that plus the extra demands of being a high-level D1 athlete. The only thing I did was join a boxing gym and just whale on the heavy bag for an hour a day. I would never dare to say I know what he's going through, but I had a similar experience and it was not a productive time in my life.

I hope Burton doesn't feel any pressure from the school, coaches, or fans to do anything if he's not ready. If he needs to take time off, I would hope and expect the Marquette community to be understanding. Take care of your family, young man. Marquette will be waiting to embrace you with open arms when you're ready.

RIP Mama Burton