Trump Picked Aston Himself Says Higgins
By Joseph B. Dychala
Donald Trump himself picked Aston as the venue for tomorrow’s (Sept. 13) speech at the Aston Community Center, 7th Ward Commissioner Mike Higgins told us at yesterday’s 9/11 tribute at Veteran’s Memorial Garden at The Five Points.
Trump’s invitation-only speech will be streamed live 7:30 p.m., at this link.
Yesterday’s ceremony was held at 3 p.m. and commemorated the 15th Anniversary of the Radical Islamic Terrorist Attack. It was sponsored by local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as American Legion Post 926.
Higgins was among the speakers as were State Senator Tom Killion, State Rep. Leanne Kruger-Braneky and a person from Congressman Patrick Meehan’s office.
All gave brief yet very meaningful speeches to an attentive audience.
Higgins said that it was his strong and sincere desire that our federal leaders call terrorism exactly what it is. Much applause followed.
Senior Pastor Rev. Thomas Haugh from Mount Hope Methodist Church gave the opening and closing prayers. The Sun Valley Choir sang our National Anthem as a very respectful crowd stood at attention and a local singer led the crowd in a rousing rendition of God Bless America.
Concerning Trump’s speech tomorrow, the commissioners we talked to said they expect the emphasis to be on family values. Seems very fitting as Aston is one of the oldest communities in the Commonwealth incorporating in 1688 and home to many families and small businesses.
Good job Joseph B. Dychala. Very informative and I especially liked the photo. It made me feel as though I were right there.
This is an enjoyable venue.
Keep up the good work.
Our next president will either be an offensive, rich, divisive, bigot with a bad haircut or Donald Trump.