Sir: On May 7, a group of young men were at the former Target parking lot collecting anything they could for the fire victims in Fort McMurray. I saw non-perishable food, blankets, pillows and lots of baby essentials.
When I arrived with my trunk full, there were people everywhere, young people helping unload trunks and back seats to give to the young men to load into a trailer.
I stood and watched in awe of how the people of Chatham-Kent once again came together and opened their hearts and wallets to help people so far away that have nothing left.
I went up to young men, put my hand on their backs and said, “You guys are awesome”, and they replied, “Chatham rocks!”
They were very excited and happy with the response here in our community. I would just like to thank them again but the only thing I know is they call themselves 519 something.
So this is just one of the reasons I am proud to be a Chathamite.
Barb Gagner
Chatham
