The three Harold Burnham built schooners, Thomas E.Lannon, Fame and Ardelle, gather off Eastern Point to pay respect to the late Gloucester author and historian Joe Garland prior to the start of Sunday’s races.

Fame fires the salute.
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About Marty Luster
I'm Marty Luster, a retired attorney and politician. In 2010 my wife, mother-in-law, dog and I relocated from Central NY to Gloucester. I hope my photographs and poetry(?) reflect my love for this place and her people.
My picture-poem posts can be seen at http://matchedpairs.wordpress.com and selected black and white images can be found at http://slicesoflifeimages.wordpress.com
A touching and lovely salute to a very special man.
Smooth sailing, Joe.