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I have tried to do — I hope that the next custodian will take as good care.”
“I want to thank the many people who have made these programs possible,” Mr. Carrigan continued, his voice full with the memories of 26 Independence Day celebrations, “the marvelous people, the many friends.
“I want to especially thank the men who put on the fireworks — the Gilkey family, our key team — with their patriotic spirit. They are well paid — paid by you, your appreciation for what they do.
“And I want to thank the people; we wouldn’t do it if you didn’t come. Tonight is my very last time. Ramona and 1 thank you.”
With that, Mr. Carrigan turned the microphone back to Master of Ceremonies Phil Irwin. The audience joined in the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and “the rockets’ red glare” lit up the sky above Avon Hall in yet another celebration of our nation’s independence, and this year the Bicentehnial of the Constitution.
E.W. Howe.
Curiosity is the mother of science.
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