Over the years i would like to think Mel and i had a special friendship thanks to this website..for years she was a top poster,never bragging on her team.RS,,but praising them,she took some heat from some of the RS haters,but never did i recall her barking back,i had the privilege meeting her face to face in Hico during a playoff game,she was everything i thought she was.2008 i lost my Dad,during that time Mel was always there for support,prayers...oh how she loved Prayers! My Dads funeral there were many flowers,as i was looking at who sent them i came across a set of beautiful flowers sent by Melani Burkhart,that really touched me..She had it in order,God,Family,Friends..sixmanfootball wall/Hall of Famer...she was is indeed