Joseph Fulton put together this amazing tribute to the 29 men who died November 10, 1975 aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior set to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot. This video is one of the best I've ever seen on YouTube and I hope you can watch it.
More shipwreck features on Absolute Michigan. Also see more about the Edmund Fitzgerald and even more shipwrecks on Michigan in Pictures.
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50 Year Anniversary -
PLANNED DETROIT LAUNCHED CELEBRATIONS
JUNE 7th, 8th 2008
I have become enthralled by the Fitzgerald in the past year and watched all these videos. It prompted me to visit Whitefish Point this month and write about the experience (http://blogs.pioneerlocal.com/religion). I had no idea it was the 50th anniversary of the launch.
I have read about a recreation simulation created by some college university. Why isn't it posted anywhere?
Flo and Farlane,
Thanks for the forwards. And yes, of course I know 'Black Day in July'.
Once again, my lyric hero delivers and I don't remember anyone else ever writing such strong words about that time, which I still remember clearly as a teen growing up in the borderline suburb, Dearborn.
And I can tell you, things haven't changed all that much. These disenfranchised people have only been pushed further into the bowels of the the city.
As for the Edmund, this event continues to leave an imprint on my life...I remember going down the mariner's chapel when they rang the bell 29 times. I recently had dinner with the gentleman who brought up the bell of the Edmund Fitzgerald. And my husband's cello instructor, George Sopkin who recently passed at age 94, KNEW Edmund Fitzgerald! He, according to George, never got over the sinking of a vessel named after him.
And of course I've heard Gordon play it in concert many, many, many times. And every single time I'm amazed at how he takes the audience down with the ship with his story telling. And for those who listen, you realize what great musicians he has backing him
I love this song and wanted to see the video, but the audio was removed......I hope whoever removed it gets hemmoroids.....let it go, I'm not stealing anything, I just wanted to see the bloody video you wanker!
Hey Jason - I found the version with the audio so you can listen to Gordon Lightfoot throwing it down again!
November 10 - Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Service
. A memorial service for the men lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald will be held on November 10 at Dr. Henri Belanger Park in River Rouge, Mi. The service will be held near the Mariners Memorial Lighthouse beginning at 6:00 p.m. The tug boat will be on hand to take out a wreath to be placed on the river. The service will feature a plaque presentation, bell ringing, lantern lighting, and refreshments will be served. For more information call Roscoe Clark at 810-519-2148 or Dolores Swekel 313-842-7822.
The service will be at River Rouge Michigan on the Detroit River next to where the ship was built at the slips and on the other side is where Zug Island is located. MAP
A special Edmund Fitzgerald open house
will be open to the pubic from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the River Rouge Historical Museum
River Rouge Historical Museum
10750 W. Jefferson Ave.
River Rouge, Michigan 48218
(Formerly Gallagher Funeral Home)
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Meet Daughter of ROBERT C. RAFFERTY
I am honored and excited to be invited to attend the upcoming service held this
November 10th in River Rouge.I will be coming from Kansas to honor my dad and the other
28 crewmen.My father was the " Old Cook" referred to in the Gordon Lightfoot song.
There will be so many events having to do with the FITZ I hope to be able to fit it all in.
I think it's great to include the school kids learning about the Great Lakes and the ships
that have sailed on them.
I grew up in Toledo Ohio and watched from many ports my dads ship sail off with a load
of iron ore or coal. Those good memories never go away. Hope to see you there.
All are welcome to honor and remember that fateful night.
Pam Johnson
Daughter of ROBERT C. RAFFERTY
Edmund Fitzgerald, crew to be remembered Tuesday
Each year, in honour of the Edmund Fitgerald crew, a bell is rung 29 times during ' Last Watch Ceremony.' The 30th ring is for all mariners lost on the Great Lakes.
Admission to the Edmund Fitzgerald Service is free. For more information call 810 519-2148
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