Scott Statement on the Passing of Longtime Hampton University Photographer Reuben Burrell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of longtime Hampton University Photographer Reuben Burrell:
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reuben Burrell. For more than six decades, he served as Hampton University's photographer where he affectionately became known as ‘One Shot Burrell.' He skillfully documented the history of the university and the City of Hampton as it unfolded behind his camera lens.
"I have been honored to know Mr. Burrell all of my life. My family has countless photographs he took of us over the years, even a few of me in nursery school. He was a remarkable man and a talented photographer who will be greatly missed.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Burrell family and the entire Hampton University community."
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