Carl Hess at the Hamburg Memorial Day parade
One thing I've noticed and have written about for other papers in the past is the lack of attendance at small town parades. I know this town has the Mother of All Parades in the fall, but there's really no better weather for a parade than the sunshine that closed out our long weekend.
Since this is my first Hamburg parade, I am not sure what past events have been like, nor am I going to assume all parades are poorly attended, but from the looks of some of Carl's shots, I had more people over on Saturday night than were at the Memorial Day event.
Too often we overlook the reasons why we're given days off from our jobs, and should always be aware of a veteran or current soldier's efforts, especially since we're still in a state of conflict and so many Americans live in harm's way on a daily basis.
The people currently serving or who have served are and were a long way away from a parade, and hopefully for future patriotic days such as Memorial Day, the community could show some more support.
Thanks to Carl for being one of those who did attend the parade.
Labels: Hamburg Item Memorial Day parade Carl Hess photographs attendance Veterans holiday
posted by Item Meister at
11:39 AM
4 Comments:
I'm going to try to make another post on this subject. I'm new in town and it would have helped if more information was given about the parade in the Item. I also thought I read that if I went to your blog there would be a listing of events for the Memorial Day Weekend. I really enjoy the paper and look forwad to it evry week.
Chuck Beasley
It would help the new people in town if you could give some information in the Item on these events. I really enjoy the Item and look forword to reading it evry week.
Chuck Beasley
Chuck,
Sorry about the oversight on the Memorial Day activities. I'll be sure not to miss something like that again.
Thanks a lot for reading the paper so intently and also following along with the Blog and Web site.
If you or anyone sees anything newsworthy, don't hesitate to help us out by reporting it to the Item.
You can either take a picture, video, or do some reporting on your own, or let us know at The Item by dropping into the office, sending me an email or calling the office.
Thanks again!
Hey Mr. Item Meister,
Be kind to the new town of your employment!! Get out of the office, meet the people who buy this rag, and you will learn that negative blogs and editorials,etc. will NOT bring new circulation. Please try to embrass the "goodness" of your new community. We are not a perfect town, no one would say that. But as the HASD motto states: "It's a great place to live and learn."
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