A most unfortunate tragedy!

Montague mourns the loss of Thomas Brislin, who often amazed children under the persona of Lucky the Hobo, as he performed while showcasing his exceptional talents as a balloon sculptor, juggler, and magician at children’s parties, and at gatherings such as Montague Day, & other events.     

 His concern for others is what led to his untimely death, as when he found a tree fallen onto Route 23. Knowing it was in a bad location, where a car may not stop in time, he decided to begin clearing it off the roadway.

A car, rather than slowing down, sped up and hit him.

                      A visitation will take place on Tuesday 7/29 from 1 to 5:00PM at                          Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home at 154 East Main Street, in Port Jervis NY 12771.  

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00AM at St. Mary's RC Church 48 Ball Street, Port Jervis. 

  Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)                               announces that the Delaware River                                                        is Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year!

Per Janet Sweeney of Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers: 

"The Delaware River stands out not only for its role in American history but also for its transformation into a model of ecological restoration and stewardship."

Courtesy of    www.facebook.com/PaDCNR/

"The Delaware River has played a pivotal role in American history, marking the site of Washington’s famous crossing — the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It was crucial in driving the Industrial Revolution, and today, the Delaware River Port is the largest freshwater port in the world. More than 14 million people rely on the river for drinking water. Once heavily polluted, to the point where ship hulls darkened from the contamination, the river has since undergone a dramatic recovery and now boasts more National Wild and Scenic designations than any other river."

An excerpt from:    https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/delaware-river-named-pennsylvania-s-2025-river-of-the-year.html

 80th Anniversary of Liberation

 of Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp

"The museum on the site of the Nazi Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Oświęcim, Poland, marks the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation in 1945 in the closing months of World War II on Jan. 27."

Shares the evolution of the site..which initially housed Polish political prisoners - those who voiced anything against the invading Germans. They included members of the Polish Scouting movement, who often assisted Polish Freedom fighters.

It was as time progressed, that anyone that was found undesirable would be brought here - where some where subject to experiments. Slowly it evolved to becoming a dreaded death camp. One speaker tells that 7000 Polish Christians were killed there, as well as gypsies, etc.

For history not to repeat - we must listen to what the survivors speak of.      Some were only 5 years old, when they witnessed things firsthand.

                                  Dutch American Heritage Day Nov. 16th

posted by NLintheUSA on YouTube

 

Courtesy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States - NetherlandsAndYou.nl/NLintheUSA

via linkedin.com

 

               This year's the  National Veterans Day Poster Contest winner

                                 is this design created by Myisha Godette.

news.va.gov/133569/2024-veterans-day-poster-contest-and-the-winner-is/

         Nov. 11th is the designated day to thank all the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces in war or in peace.. living and those now deceased.

               Memorial Day recalls who died in service of their country.

    The distinct difference between the 2 observances is explained on this site:   https://www.usmemorialday.org/blog/difference-between-veterans-day-and-memorial-day