A Letter To The Editor 10-10-11

Joe- recently on 10/5/11 an article appeared in the Daily Times reference the upcoming Princess Anne Days, and how one family wants to commemorate what would be the 100th birthday of George Armwood , 28 years old from Somerset County that was lynched October 1933, who was pointed out by the victim 69 year old Mary Denston for having rapped her in the process of robbing her.   He was lynched which I admit is not how things would be today, there would certainly be a fair trial.   All I am saying on the behalf of the Denston family, being friends with the great grand daughter of Mary Denston, it would be nice if the family would celebrate his life in a more private way, it is hurtful to her family as she was an innocent victim.   And for the record he admitted he rapped Ms Denston and that is the written history of this incident.  Please consider how the victim's family feels, they have not made this an issue and just want the respect they are due.   Do others in your listening area Joe feel the same?   And if the Armwood family feels they are right in their slant on things then get the history  changed legally not make it a forum for Princess Anne Days.