Schooner Rhodora

[Robert Halliday]

My friend Earl Burke died some months ago of cancer. During the last six years of his life he worked on a scale replica of the American built schooner Rhodora. His faithful dog Raven stayed at his side while he worked on the model and slept beside it as a guardian. The model needed sails and a windless but Earl was too ill to finish it. The schooner has now been donated to the College of theNorth Athlantic, a branch of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador for public display in Earl’s memory. Note in the photograph Raven’s chain hung on the bow.

 

[Bruce Ritchie]

A very moving story about this well done model!

 

[HughLo]

Beautiful ship and story. I’m sorry for your loss.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I too am sorry for your and Mr. Burke's family loss. What a moving example of "It ain't over 'til it's over", determination and never giving up! How encouraging!
Thank you for that, and to the College of the North Atlantic for a lasting memorial. And to you, as well, for bringing this beautiful model and inspiring story to our attention.
Most sincerely,
Peter Gutterman

 

[Highflight]

Thank you for sharing this story and sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[Magic Mike]

Robert, a beautiful model and a lasting memorial to your friend Mr. Burke. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us. Regards Magic Mike

 

[Peter Voogt]

My friend Earl Burke died some months ago of cancer. During the last six years of his life he worked on a scale replica of the American built schooner Rhodora. His faithful dog Raven stayed at his side while he worked on the model and slept beside it as a guardian. The model needed sails and a windless but Earl was too ill to finish it. The schooner has now been donated to the College of theNorth Athlantic, a branch of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador for public display in Earl’s memory. Note in the photograph Raven’s chain hung on the bow.

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Thanks for sharing the story behind this beautiful schooner, Robert. A beautiful memory of your friend Earl that lives on.
Regards, Peter

 

[Uwek]

My friend Earl Burke died some months ago of cancer. During the last six years of his life he worked on a scale replica of the American built schooner Rhodora. His faithful dog Raven stayed at his side while he worked on the model and slept beside it as a guardian. The model needed sails and a windless but Earl was too ill to finish it. The schooner has now been donated to the College of theNorth Athlantic, a branch of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador for public display in Earl’s memory. Note in the photograph Raven’s chain hung on the bow.

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