Anthony Josiah Burke

Anthony was born on May 29, 2012 at 11:09 a.m, weighing 1lb 10oz, and 13 inches long. Although he was smaller than his twin brother, he came out screaming the loudest. With his prematurity came a myriad of complications. At seven days old, he underwent heart surgery; at two-weeks, he endured surgery for intestinal issues. No matter how much or how many times they poked, picked, and probed, Anthony never complained. He smiled through his pain. The milestones were big steps of accomplishments. Anthony took his first bottle on July 12th and pulled out his breathing tube when he was two months old; breathing perfectly fine on his own. No matter the setbacks he overcame, he stayed strong enough and endured his final surgery on August 28th, and then joined his brother at home on September 14th. Anthony brought more joy and happiness with his big eyes and beautiful smile. He was blessed with his father's features and his mother's personality. He loved to watch sports in the morning and listen to 2-Chainz. Left to Cherish His Memory Parents: Antonio and Jauquisha Burke Brother: Antonio Jordan Burke Grandparents: Wanda Stanley, Sylvester Burke Jr., Barbara Chandler Aunt: Alenda "Shonie" Butler Uncles, Aunts: Dankerie Butler, Angel (Stephanie) Burke, Ashton Burke, Terrance Burke, Sylvester Burke III and Ariel Burke God Parents: Jaime Johnson (Leyla Johnson), Jean Guerrier A host of cousins and other family members Special Thanks Jauquisha and Antonio would like to send out a special thanks to Anthony's primary RN Whitney Wardlaw. We thank you for all your love, care and diligent work you have provided for Anthony. To the staff of the NCIU at Portsmouth Naval Hospital we are forever grateful for everything you have done for our son and you will always be remembered.