Funeral arrangements announced for accidental drowning victim

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Elizabeth Nicole Burling Press Release

City of Fernandina Beach
Police Department

CONTACT: Chief Jim Hurley
904-310-3201

September 2, 2014 9:32 p.m.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department is saddened to report the tragic accidental drowning of 9 year old Elizabeth Nicole Burling, the youngest child of Donald and Lori Burling, of Yulee, Florida. Donald “DJ” Burling is a twenty-six year veteran police officer with the City of Fernandina Beach.

The family has expressed their appreciation for the tremendous amount of support received during this very difficult time. Funeral arrangements are set for Saturday, September 6, 2014.

The Journey Church

9:30 A.M. Family Viewing

10:00 A.M. Public Viewing

11:00 A.M. Service

Light Reception following the Church Service

The Journey Church
95707 Amelia Concourse
Yulee, FL 32097
904-261-8310

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Dave Lott
Dave Lott(@dave-l)
9 years ago

We lift Elizabeth’s family and friends in our prayers at this time of incredible grief. What a beautiful smile and a face of grace and happiness that will continue to bring wonderful memories to those that love her..

Kaitlyn aarons
Kaitlyn aarons (@guest_23776)
9 years ago
Reply to  Dave Lott

Nicole’s wonderful parents I just want you to now ever since she died the only thing I do is cry that I can see here smiling face again and I want you to now that I pray for here ever night and we even cry at here tree at Emma love and Nicole will always be in my heart to generation to generation-

Berniece
Berniece (@guest_21304)
9 years ago

I’m praying for you all and Elizabeth.
My heart goes out to you at this tragedy.

Nancy Chandler
Nancy Chandler (@guest_21311)
9 years ago

LORI AND DJ,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND AS MUCH AS I WANT TO BE THERE FOR YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED……I UNFORTUNATELY HAVE A CONFLICT. My prayers are with you and your family. My heart is heavy over this tradegy your family has suffered but I can see by post that Nicole was very much loved by all and will be terribly missed. If there is anything I can do just let me know.

Love and prayers for all

Lisa Arnold
Lisa Arnold (@guest_21312)
9 years ago

My heart goes out to you and your family more then you know. I myself have a child who drowned march 6th 2001 and although she’s still with me she will never be the same. I now require nurses to help me take care of her. This tugs at my heart strings and in 2001 the small town know as yulee came together and reached out to my family and People I have never met extended there hand to us so I want you to know that I’m here and after 13 yrs ive met some pretty amazing families who help us walked this journey together and have helped me though some pretty rough times. As I know your overwhelmed at this time please know as time goes by and you feel the need to talk please know im here to help in anyway I can and ill keep you and your family in my daily prayers. Love always Lisa Arnold (Alexis Arnold’s mom) #9043351332

gail terry
gail terry (@guest_21325)
9 years ago
Reply to  Lisa Arnold

You are truly blessed person 🙂 God will always watch over you and your family 🙂

Kathy Parker
Kathy Parker (@guest_21315)
9 years ago

Praying for your loss , i understand your pains……

Beverly Wallace
Beverly Wallace (@guest_21319)
9 years ago

Lori, DJ and Jade,
My love, prayers and thoughts go to you in this time of tragedy. Her beautiful smile and bubbly personalty will be with you always. She smiles down ever so bright knowing of all the love that is going out to you all.
Wish I could be there to give you a hug and tell you how much I love you.
God will help you bear the pain that has been caused by him calling Nicole home at such a young age.
My love always, Your mom

Kaitlyn aarons
Kaitlyn aarons (@guest_23775)
9 years ago

hello I am one of nicoles best friend and I wanting to reach here mom for more information on how my best friend died can you please tell me here email address so I can text her to get more information

Shirley Harkey
Shirley Harkey (@guest_21320)
9 years ago

My heart is hurting for your loss. May God’s grace surround your family today and all the days forward. My prayers are with you.

Kimberly Anderson
Kimberly Anderson (@guest_21321)
9 years ago

Dear Lori and family and Grandpa Joe Harkey;
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beautiful little girl Nicole. I had the great pleasure of meeting her just one time, when you visited the Rio Grande Valley for Christmas. She actually met me at the door and told me to “come on in, we’re in the back at the pool!” She had the biggest smile on her face and know that was because she was there with her family and grandpa!

Much Love and Prayers to the Burling family.

All my love,
K-State Kimmie
Kimberly Anderson

gail terry
gail terry (@guest_21326)
9 years ago

Many prayers go out to the family. So sorry for your loss 🙁

Jill McCarthy
Jill McCarthy (@guest_21334)
9 years ago

Lori, DJ and Jade, I am……I just don’t know what I am. I will tell you I have walked around in a daze since Nicoles tragedy and just can’t accept it. I know every day should get easier but it just doesn’t seem possible. I have cried and cried read every post and smiled at all the adorable kids with their support. Do know, my heart goes out to you all, you are one truely amazing family.
Love yall, Jill

Dickie Anderson
Dickie Anderson(@dickie-andersongmail-com)
9 years ago

I had the pleasure of tutoring Nicole during the school year in a group program – she was a delight always helping us set up our snacks – bright light every week….

Thoughts and prayers with family..

tisa
tisa (@guest_21400)
9 years ago

Nicole was a good friend and so sweet. My brothers and I rode the same bus with her and we had the pleasure of knowing her

Kaitlyn aarons
Kaitlyn aarons (@guest_23774)
9 years ago

Nicole is always going to be in my heart she was like my sister and she always stood up for me even when I was sad we were in cheer together and she was always great at whatever she did and the only thing me and kammeryn london want is here back in our lives when we planted here tree I cried and I will always remmember her smiling face and how happy she was and I cant what to see here one day