September 02,2015
Some of you may have already heard that
the Mantorville City Council lost one of it's members on Thursday,
August 27. Around 7:30 council member Don Swanson passed away. Don
selflessly gave of himself to help others and serve the community
that he loved so dearly. Don served in our Armed Forces and on
several city committees. Don's service to the city included a run for
mayor, served as the council representative with the Mantorville Fire
Department, the Economic Development Authority, the Dam Committee and
the Mantorville Restoration Association. Don's presence will be
missed during the “kiddie tractor pull” as well as during the
local farmers market on Tuesdays. Don was a very kind man who's heart
was always in the right place and wanted nothing more than to simply
make a difference. Please keep Don's family in your thoughts and
prayers during this difficult time.
In honoring Don's commitment to our
nation, state and city, I have ordered the Mantorville Fire
Department's flag to be flown at half mast. A mayor of a city is not
accorded the ability to lower the nation's flag to half mast;
therefore, I choose the fire department flag to honor Don's life and
service.
MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com
No comments:
Post a Comment