Sunday, June 14, 2009

Mercer County celebrates our residents

I hope that you found some time yesterday to celebrate the people who live, work and play in Mercer County. I know I did and I wanted to tell you just a little bit about the great and wonderful people that are in the spotlight.

First, Trenton put on a grand celebration for our returning National Guard soldiers. We are so proud of their service. It was a great opportunity to say thank you and welcome home. Click here to look at pictures from the parade that was put on in their honor. From a 19-gun salute, to marching bands and 2,900 marching troops, our community was there, waving flags and cheering them on.

Next, the New Jersey Special Olympics summer games rallied with fireworks at the Lions Stadium on the campus of The College of New Jersey. More than 250 special athletes are competing from Mercer County in this event, but aside from the special joy we get in celebrating their skill, I was especially impressed to learn about the Torch Run. The Torch Run touched 397 New Jersey Communities as private citizens, community leaders, young and old came out to cheer on the spirit of the games.

They weren't cheering only the spirit of the games. I believe they were cheering on the spirit of New Jersey. This weekend we celebrated the spirit of the caring and involved people that make our New Jersey home.

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