Where are banners showing veterans?
For the past three years, Canonsburg has paid tribute to veterans by hanging banners along Pike Street. They cost $75 apiece and would appear from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I submitted one at the start of the program for my husband. He was a Marine and served in the Vietnam War.
That is, until now.
I noticed the other day while driving down Pike Street they had been removed. Needless to say, I was shocked and totally unprepared for this.
I haven’t gotten a good explanation yet. I was told they were to be removed after July 4 and replaced by banners with a musical image promoting summer in Canonsburg. These banners have various sponsors on them, too.
These new banners do not cover the distance that were used by the banners showing veterans that hung so beautifully along the street. It was a very awesome sight. I know many people felt a sense of pride and warmth just having them along Pike Street.
Why weren’t we given the courtesy of having the banners showing veterans displayed in our community during these summer months? It represents our respect, gratitude and love for these individuals. We are living the life that we are because of the bravery, loyalty and selflessness of these veterans.
Some thought needs to be given about what is really important and the kind of message we need to send to our children and grandchildren.
Joanne Gump
Canonsburg