To the editor:

I had the privilege of living in Lawrence for a period of almost seven years commencing in late 1996 until my departure in 2003. Lawrence is such a beautiful town, and the residents there are totally amazing and wonderful people. Besides the many fond memories I have of my life there, one stands out more so than others: The Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade!

What a lovely event that really warms the heart and brings such pure, happy and simple meaning to our lives. I can’t begin to express just how wonderful that particular parade is, but then again, in such a wonderful town, the best in the world as far as I am concerned, one should not expect anything more! Please take pride in Lawrence and the surroundings and know that yes, you are tremendously blessed.

Anthony Aladdin,

Marvel, Trinidad, West Indies