Leaders of community will be missed

In 1962 my cousin, John Zimmerman, was picked to represent the U.S. Army at a meeting at the White House. At this meeting were several dignitaries and, of course, President John F. Kennedy. One thing my cousin told me, and I still remember it, was that you could close your eyes and still feel the presence of President Kennedy.
With this thought, I think of David Brent Miller and, just this past week, Matt Aker.
The smiles of these two young men seemed to set them apart from others.
Though they were not dignitaries or presidents, to the people of Jay County and surrounding areas, they were just as important.
The example they lived and taught made them stand out wherever they were.
Their volunteerism to area organizations and different charities helped others to do the same. It was Matt’s leadership that pulled together the firemen for Jenae Day at the fairgrounds, raising more than $100,000 for her medical expenses. It was Dave spearheading the annual Fly-In pancake and sausage breakfast benefiting Westchester United Methodist Church.
Such men as these are few and far between, so if you are lucky enough to know someone like this, be sure to give them a pat on the back and tell them how much you appreciate them.
Please don’t wait until it’s too late to show your appreciation.
Several years ago when Cumberland Valley Shows came to the fair, I remember a saying on their trucks and advertisements, which read, “Always First Class.”
Dave and Matt truly believed this and it showed in their lives.
Tom Zimmerman, president,
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