Watertown Vies for Most Patriotic Honors

     A rapid response by local patriots was needed when yesterday the local Yellow Ribbon Committee learned a pair of judges from Rand McNally would be in town this weekend to judge Watertown against five other towns competing to be named America's most patriotic town.
     An impromptu rally on Public Square and a trip to Sackets Harbor were among the highlights for Rick Griffin and Sandi McKenna who are shooting video and taking in the sights as part of the Best of the Road contest sponsored by Rand McNally and USA Today.

     Watertown's three living Mayors were on hand along with other leaders and supporters of the Army and Fort Drum.
     My remarks centered on the unique perspective Watertonians have in living, working , shopping, and going to school side by side with those who defend our freedom.  So it's not that we are more patriotic than other fine Americans, it's that we have the opportunity to appreciate the gift that is the USA.