David was such a close friend, confidant, companion. We were besties for 12 years, and even in our busiest times we would get together at least once a week for a meal, to watch a show, and to share our latest stories, hardships, laughable moments....we cherished our time together, this "friendship haven" where we could dump out everything in our hearts and listen. He was the one I would run to with my grief and disappointment, he was my bright side. I trusted David without reservation, and he never let me down. During the hours, days,now months after his death, I have been at a complete loss for who I can run to now. To David's mom: you raised a kind, solid man, more insightful and compassionate than anyone I've ever known, including myself. I thought I had a monopoly on grace and kindness, until I met David and learned how much further I had to go. I will never see the world and it's people the same for having known David Burks. I am forever changed.