Comments on: Video: Boats Head Out To Say A Final Farewell https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Sun, 31 May 2026 22:09:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Alex Brooks https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2657385 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:53:59 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2657385 Even in death Neil is still giving us the most wonderful experiences. It was a distinct honour to be a part of his ceremony yesterday. The energy on the water was truly incredible. Despite the reason for us all being there it was not a somber affair – it was a celebration of his life. I will never forget that day. I hope we made him and his family proud.

]]> By: Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More - Bernews.com : Bernews.com https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2657277 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:38:20 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2657277 [...] Video: Boats Head Out To Say A Final Farewell [...]

]]> By: BERMUDA BOXERS https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2657109 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:26:14 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2657109 Three Weeks during the night of the storm Gonzalo, Neil performed a c-section for us in less then 2 hrs. He saved our pups and did what he does best and we are thankful. You will be missed by many…in spirit. RIP

]]> By: James h https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2657070 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 02:31:43 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2657070 I remember him coming to our house when I was a child and we would play music together, with myself my brother and another fallen comrade Mr Bill Duncan. Such fond memories of that time. We will all miss you Neil.

]]> By: Unbelievable https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2657014 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:46:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2657014 We should be so lucky to see another like him come our away ever again.

]]> By: janet grayston https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656964 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:47:20 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656964 I will miss his expertise as a vet and his zest for living life to the fullest – an example to us all. I’m sure he will be administering to all of the animals who need (or maybe do not need) medical help in heaven, because I’m sure that is what Neil is doing.

Our island was certainly richer for having you here, but will be at a loss without your presence.

]]> By: Maria https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656921 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:23:27 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656921 We were in his examination room Wednesday morning…could still feel his energy, his zest for life. While I walked out with tears in my eyes, and sorrow for his family and friends, I vowed to heed his advice…”you just have to try it, at least once!” I will try Neil! RIP!

]]> By: Ernest DeCouto https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656915 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:17:09 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656915 one powerful message that Neil Burnie left with us is,that the Tiger shark isn’t the killer that he has been labeled with.We listen to people’s story’s about how bad or how dangerous something is and we become programed to believe that it’s true,only to find out that it’s not true.Thanks a million for that Neil,now we know the truth.

]]> By: Miss B https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656848 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:43:55 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656848 Awesome! He will forever be remembered for his vibrant personality, his huge heart and his love for marine life and animals. May he continue to ‘live free’ in the afterlife!

]]> By: Watcher55 https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656834 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:16:45 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656834 God bless you Neil and our thoughts are with all the people you leave behind

]]> By: Derek A. G. Jones https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656827 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:04:14 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656827 Thank you Bernews for making this video available for us that could not be there. An amazing and wonderful send off. A man who obviously touched so many lives in such a positive way. May he live on in everyone’s hearts and inspire us all to do more for our fellow mankind and the animals of both land and sea.

]]> By: Duane P Santucci https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656814 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:47:58 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656814 A Great send off for a person, may his family take comfort and peace in the strength of the numbers of people who turned out to pay their respects, and may the quiet moments that you may face alone in the days,weeks,months and years ahead, that you find peace in knowing that his life was well lived and appreciated tremendously by many, that your loving memories will go on forever without end.

]]> By: Terry https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656801 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:19:44 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656801 Met the gentleman many years ago.
What a fitting tribute to a man that loved his family, his friends, his associates and all creatures.

Rest well in peace Mr. Burnie.

]]> By: john musson https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656798 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:06:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656798 An amazing person who touched a wide range of people from all walks of life who had the privilege of calling him “FRIEND”.His life defined all that is good in people. His exitement about life infected us all. He is a man of our time. RIP Neil

]]> By: JC Simpson https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656772 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:26:55 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656772 RIP Neal. You’ll never be forgotten. A man who loved this island so much.

]]> By: Wharton family https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656754 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:56:33 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656754 RIP Dr. Burnie, as we say a sad farewell to a life well lived let us remember to honor him in our daily lives by living life to the fullest, sharing your enthusiasm for your passion, and always search for the gifts untold, explore with zeal and celebrate all that life has to offer us here on earth. Lets do our part as he did his so brilliantly. He will be sorely missed. From one feisty cat Max to another!

]]> By: Very Real https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656734 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:18:22 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656734 RIP Neil Burnie, thank you for all you did with your time in Bermuda, You will be missed by all and Sheba.

]]> By: sad onion https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656719 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:47:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656719 Thanks for sharing as I am there in spirit. . . RIP NEIL, my wonderful adventurous friend & vet that gave us all so much, you are & will be missed.

]]> By: vanessa https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656710 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:41:24 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656710 This is very touching. Just goes to show the impact he had on this island.

]]> By: Moonbeam https://bernews.com/2014/11/boats-head-sea-say-goodbye-ocean-vet/#comment-2656689 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:06:06 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=337573#comment-2656689 What a wonderful view I had this morning (from Belmont Golf Course) of Neil Burnie’s huge flotilla of boats — such a fitting tribute to his legacy. May he RIP in the Ocean he knew and loved.

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