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"Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got to hold for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
-George Bernard Shaw, From Julia's book of favorite quotations
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"Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got to hold for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
-George Bernard Shaw, From Julia's book of favorite quotations

Speeches

Speeches About Julia Burke:

  • A Reflection on Julia, by Yonatan Neril
  • "to julia", by Classmate Jeff Henderson
  • Remembrances of Julia, by Jerry Burke, Father
  • About Julia, by Susan Pierpoint, Mother of a Classmate
  • Comments by Ryan Mills, Julia's Debate Coach and Mentor
  • Eulogy by Jon Cowperthwait, Friend
  • Eulogy by James Gregg, Rower, Oakland Strokes
  • Comments by Andy Dean, Dean of Students, The College Preparatory School
  • Remembering Julia - To my friend and coxswain Julia Burke, by Mike Logsdon, Oakland Strokes
  • "i spill my bright incalculable soul" - Julia's quote is from this ee cummings poem
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  • About Julia Burke
    • About
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    • Memorial Walk
    • Newsletters
    • The Mailing List
  • Programs
    • Debate
    • Community Services
    • Education & Health
    • Crew
    • Landmines
    • Organ Donation
  • Contact The Foundation
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    • About
    • Julia’s Videos
    • Julia’s Photos
    • Speeches
    • Memorials
  • Foundation Info
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    • Memorial Walk
    • Newsletters
    • The Mailing List
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    • Debate
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    • Education & Health
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    • Landmines
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  • Contact The Foundation
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