While yesterday’s news about luring a major league franchise to town was good news for Chester, there is a sense of sadness that hangs over the city.
Today much of the city will gather to say goodbye to Floyd "Pete" Nelson.
He of course is the father of Jameer Nelson, who rose from the city streets to the NBA. Pete Nelson was the subject of a massive search last weekend before his body was discovered in the Delaware River.
It is often said that the media, and this newspaper, focus all too much on the negative in the city. The image of the city to many in the county is the image that is displayed in the pages of this newspaper. To some extent, that is true.
It is also true that this newspaper has gone to great lengths to follow the exploits of Jameer Nelson.
That includes his scintillating career at Chester High, an equally sterling time in the national spotlight as the quintessential point guard for a Saint Joseph’s team that spent some time as the No. 1-ranked team in the country, and his entry into the NBA with the Orlando Magic.
But we probably have never been prouder of Jameer Nelson than we were last weekend, when he quietly held vigil during the search for his father. Jameer said very little. His actions spoke volumes.
People who say that not enough good comes out of Chester obviously have never met Jameer Nelson. He is among the best things ever produced on these streets.
A good bit of that was due to Floyd "Pete" Nelson. Jameer is a living tribute to his father.
Rest well, Pete. Your legacy is in good hands.
Today much of the city will gather to say goodbye to Floyd "Pete" Nelson.
He of course is the father of Jameer Nelson, who rose from the city streets to the NBA. Pete Nelson was the subject of a massive search last weekend before his body was discovered in the Delaware River.
It is often said that the media, and this newspaper, focus all too much on the negative in the city. The image of the city to many in the county is the image that is displayed in the pages of this newspaper. To some extent, that is true.
It is also true that this newspaper has gone to great lengths to follow the exploits of Jameer Nelson.
That includes his scintillating career at Chester High, an equally sterling time in the national spotlight as the quintessential point guard for a Saint Joseph’s team that spent some time as the No. 1-ranked team in the country, and his entry into the NBA with the Orlando Magic.
But we probably have never been prouder of Jameer Nelson than we were last weekend, when he quietly held vigil during the search for his father. Jameer said very little. His actions spoke volumes.
People who say that not enough good comes out of Chester obviously have never met Jameer Nelson. He is among the best things ever produced on these streets.
A good bit of that was due to Floyd "Pete" Nelson. Jameer is a living tribute to his father.
Rest well, Pete. Your legacy is in good hands.
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