Our Little Fighter

Posted May 4th, 2010 by Kip

Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.”  ~John Muir

This site is to celebrate the brief life of Kaden Anthony Burris, born to his parents Eric and Jamie on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 in San Diego. After a long and difficult labor, Kaden was born by caesarean section at 7:53 AM. He was not breathing upon delivery. The doctors immediately performed CPR and he was then placed in intensive care. He was listed in “guarded” condition.

Later that day, Kaden was transported to nearby Children’s Hospital. Jamie was moved as well so she could be near him. That night, he was placed on a heart-lung bypass machine in order to give his heart time to heal. Further testing revealed a blood clot in his heart. Surgery was performed to remove the clot, but his heart did not improve.

The following evening, Thursday, the doctor called his parents in to explain there was blood moving into Kaden’s brain and there was no chance of recovery. He died in his parent’s arms soon after, surrounded by family. Even though he was only with us for a short time, we will love him and remember him always. Please keep him, Jamie, and Eric in your thoughts and prayers.

Visitors to Kaden’s site: Use the links at the right to navigate. Click home to return here. Any of the photo thumbnails can be opened by clicking on them. Use the back button to return to the previous page. Thanks for visiting, and feel free to leave condolences or best wishes by commenting below.

17 Responses to “Our Little Fighter”

  1. Lisa Whitley

    Jamie and Eric,

    You are both in our thoughts and prayers every day. Kaden will never be forgotten and always in our hearts. He could not have been blessed with the most loving parents and though life goes on, he will forever be in our hearts.

    We love you both and are always here for you.

    Love,
    Lisa, Joey and Zoey

  2. Luanne

    Jamie and Eric (and Family)

    This was such a beautiful website. This has truly touched my heart. I’m so sorry for your loss. It deeply sadens me you all have to go through this. I am however, happy that you were able to meet your little angel Kaden. He is so beautiful!! What a handsom little man. I’m praying for you all. Be strong for one another.

    You are all in my heart. I’m thinking of you every day.

    Love,
    Luanne, Marc and Cailyn

  3. Blair

    This is a beautiful site, thank you for sharing your son with us. He is beautiful.

    I cannot say in words how hard this must be. But as Luanne said before me be strong for each other. We are all thinking of you everyday.

  4. John, Paulette & Ariel Sauln

    Jamie and Eric;
    Thank you for allowing us to share Kaden Anthony in this beautiful tribute.
    Remember we are always here for you and we love you both.
    The Saulns

  5. Karen and Randy Dalo

    Dear Eric & Jaime,
    Words cannot not even begin to express the sorrow and agony we feel for you both with the loss of Kaden. Why bad things happen to such beautiful people is beyond comprehension. Your loss has touched us deeply and we share in your loss and pain at this time. God always seems to have a plan for us all and perhaps with this in mind, God had an even bigger plan for Kayden. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you both and all of your families. Please let us know if there is anything you need. We love you two and are here forever. God Bless.

  6. Dawn Doubek

    There are no words that can express what you all are having to endure. My heart goes out out to all of you!!

  7. Sheryl Gering

    Jamie and Eric and Kip & Di:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. Sheryl

  8. Shellee Ives

    We are praying for you guys!

  9. Vicki Cox Golder

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Kaden and your family. He is a very lucky boy to have known your love for even a day and 1/2.

  10. Kathy, Dave and Kelly Martin

    Jamie and Eric – We are so glad you have created this wonderful site for all of us to share your joy and sadness. Please remember that we will always think of you with love. Kaden was a lucky boy to have you in his short life. Love you!!

  11. Lee and Victor Golder

    Jamie and Eric-Are prayers and thoughts are with you and the loss of Your Angel God Bless you

  12. Maritza Morales

    Eric and Jamie
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful page with us.
    I wish to offer my most sincere apologies on the loss of your little angel Kaden. I will keep you and your family in my prayers so that you can find the strength to endure this unimagineable loss. Kaden will live in your hearts forever. Thank you again for sharing these memories with us.
    God bless you and keep you in his care now and always

  13. Emily

    This is a beautiful site, thank you for sharing your son with us. He is beautiful.

    I cannot say in words how hard this must be. But as Luanne said before me be strong for each other. We are all thinking of you everyday.

  14. Amy

    Jamie and Eric – We are so glad you have created this wonderful site for all of us to share your joy and sadness. Please remember that we will always think of you with love. Kaden was a lucky boy to have you in his short life. Love you!!

  15. Lori Csontos

    To: Jamie, Eric, Kip and Diane – I have been thinking of you all during this difficult time. No words can ever express the loss of someone so little and so special. May time heal some of your pain and may time always make you remember the wonderful joy you brought into this world…if only for a short time. God wanted him up with him for something very special because he knew how special little Kaden is. Prayers always for you and all of your families.

  16. Tanya Zinn

    My love and prayers will stay with you guys! Just remember that GOD gives us only what we can handle and he has a plan for Kaden. He will be up in Heaven, a welcome friend to all that come after him. May he live in your hearts forever and his spirit bring you happiness. I love you both!

  17. Marc Rozak

    This is an amazingly beautiful site for the celebration of Kaden’s Life. Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby boy’s life.