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Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 9:28 am
To the Editor:
The people of Ogdensburg and surrounding area should rightly be proud of the young men who served in the armed services during World War II.
I m sure that the families of these men are, as I am, pleased that the Pride and Beautification Commission created the program, named Hometown Hero Banners, which made it possible to have portraits of some of the service members to be displayed along Ford Street in Ogdensburg.
These soldiers, many of them only teenagers, made it possible for us to have democracy preserved. Some never survived to walk the street where their picture is now displayed.
If you are looking for a special gift for the hard-to-shop person on your holiday list, consider sponsoring a Hometown Hero banner in their name. Hometown Hero Banners are displayed on street poles and feature the military member’s photograph, name, rank and branch of the military they serve. Each banner will proudly hang throughout City streets three times a year.
“Sponsoring a Hometown Hero Banner is a wonderful way to spread the holiday spirit,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda. “For our military families who cannot afford a banner, this sponsorship will fill them with pride and also create a connection to their service member. Being able to see their loved one patriotically featured on a banner, will make them feel close – even if they are a world away.”