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(Left
to Right) Pam Carpenter-Summers presents a check to the Gathering
at Garst Committee in
memory of her late husband, Dan Summers. Pictured
are Jenny Clark, Dr. Clay Johnson,
Michael Glass, Pam
Carpenter-Summers, Karen and John Burkett.
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A Fitting
Tribute
Gathering at Garst...
Greenville native, Pam Carpenter-Summers began searching for a way to
honor her husband Dan, when he lost his battle with cancer earlier this
year. Although he was not a Darke County native, Dan had a special
place in his heart for Greenville and the people that live here due to
their spirited nature and deep historical roots. So when the
opportunity arose to contribute to the 2012 Gathering at Garst by
sponsoring the entertainment headliners for this year’s event, Pam
chose to contribute the $2500 in memory of her husband Dan
Summers.
As a life-long Californian, Dan always wanted to live in the Midwest.
Throughout his childhood he and his Mother traveled by train to
Missouri where he spent many summers visiting his Grandparents farm and
experiencing the life and culture that the Midwest has to offer. Dan
finally made his dream a reality when he and Pam relocated to the Miami
Valley region upon retiring from their careers in San Diego. As a
life-long train enthusiast, Dan and Pam rode the rails throughout the
United States and he spent much of his spare time learning about,
talking about and seeking out trains.
Although Pam was confident that Dan would agree with her decision to
honor his memory by contributing to the Gathering at Garst, it was
confirmed on the day that she presented the check to the Committee. As
Pam and her sister walked out of the Museum doors and approached their
car, a train whistle echoed through the air. Pam and her sister smiled
at each other and knew that Dan approved of Pam’s decision.
The 2012 Gathering at Garst Committee would like to thank Pam
Carpenter-Summers and the late Dan Summers for the Sponsorship
Contribution which will bring the Beatles Dedication Band “The Cavern
Beat” to the Gathering at Garst on Saturday, July 28th from
7:00-9:00pm. Additional musical artists will be performing throughout
the two-day event (entertainment schedule to be released in June). Be
sure to mark your calendars for Gathering at Garst… Saturday, July 28th
and Sunday, July 29th. Visit our website at www.gatheringatgarst.com
for frequently updated details or “LIKE” our Facebook page to learn
more.
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