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Amari Burns

Amari Burns (circa 1975–2053) was a Black American firefighter, paramedic, and Battalion Chief with the Baltimore City Fire Department. A lifelong Baltimore resident, he was the father of Caleb Burns and the longtime best friend of Nathan Weston. He died in 2053 after developing metastatic prostate cancer.

Early Life and Background

Amari was born circa 1975 and lived in Baltimore. He met Nathan in middle school, beginning a friendship that lasted for more than thirty-five years and continued until both men died in 2053.

Career

Amari served with the Baltimore City Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic before becoming a Battalion Chief. In that role, he reported to the department’s headquarters on East Fayette Street.

Health and Disabilities

Amari developed late-stage metastatic prostate cancer with chronic pain and incontinence. He died in 2053 at approximately seventy-eight years old, not long after Nathan’s death. Caleb cared for him during his final illness.

Family and Core Relationships

Caleb Burns

Caleb was Amari’s son. Amari became Caleb’s primary parent after his marriage to Denise ended when Caleb was fifteen. After Amari developed late-stage prostate cancer, Caleb became his primary caregiver.

Nathan Weston

Amari and Nathan were best friends from middle school until their deaths in 2053. Their friendship continued across their parallel public-service careers and the lives of their families.

Romantic and Significant Relationships

Denise Burns

Amari was formerly married to Denise Burns, with whom he had Caleb.

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