Portrait of Robert Burke

// March 16th, 2007 // Joe's Blog

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Robert Burke
I was recently asked to join forces with one of Appalshop’s latest projects “Community Correspondents Corps.” For my first project I made a 9 minute and 44 second piece dedicated to my still living great grandfather, Robert Burke. You can find the actual news release on CCC’s web site or you can listen to the entire thing right here via my blog. Just click the play button in the player above. The life and upbringing of Christian morals, handed down literally an entire century. Born in 1909, Robert celebrates 102 years of life, faith and family. A true testimony of the spirit. I hope you enjoy this segment and I’ll be sure to let you all know if and when it air’s on WMMT radio.

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2 Responses to “Portrait of Robert Burke”

  1. Wayde Burke says:
    May 4, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    I enjoyed Robert Burke’s story. Did I hear Mr. Burke say he is from Virgie? If so I can’t imagine that we’re not related some how. My Family is from Virgie, Ky . I’m into geneology and would love to hear from you. Who is Mr. Burke’s dad and grandfather? Thanks and Lord bless you.

  2. robert mitchell says:
    October 29, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    my grandmother was ollie burke (sister to robert burke), my grandmother has long past, very good to hear the story that mr. burke has shared, my mother has gave me information on mr burke’s father, and grandfather, his father’s name was william burchfield burke, and his grandfather name was scott burke, thank you agian, god bless

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