About today's front page

OK, let the second-guessing begin.

I am guessing there might be a lot of people doing a double-take when they glance at the front page of our print edition today.

No, we did not lead with the latest mass shooting, another unthinkable event that left 14 dead and 17 wounded in San Bernardino, Calif. You'll get no argument from me that it is a very important story.

But it's not OUR story.

Scott Jones is. He's the Aston firefighter killed in a car crash last weekend. We led with a story by Rose Quinn that details the family's desire that all those attending his funeral this weekend bring a toy. Jones was a Marine and one of the projects he was intimately involved in was the annual Toys For Tots campaign.

Thus our front-page headline: Toys for Scott.

We used the ribbon across the top of the page to detail the ca

So, once again, here's your chance to be the editor of the Daily Times.

Did we make the right call?

What would you have done?

Let me know.

Comments

Bill Hammond said…
Yes you did make the right call, this is one of our own who has done a lot of good for our community and our nation. You are the Delco paper.
We can't forget about innocent people who had to die for some reason unknown at this time. Let the world papers handle that or USA Today.
Bill Hammond
December 3, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Dorothy Kerns said…
I totally agree! It's a Delco paper. Local news first!
December 3, 2015 at 2:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Perfect call! #classact
December 3, 2015 at 3:28 PM
Anonymous said…
It's nice to see that a choice for the good was made. If we focus on the positive and not allow the radical's in this world get front page coverage, maybe this world will change for the better. Don't make the negative front and center, stick to the positive and things will move in that direction.
December 3, 2015 at 6:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Perfect choice. Enough said.
December 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Joseph DiCarlantonio said…
Respect and admire your appreciation of a fellow neighbor and not any outside publicity just to sell a paper��
December 3, 2015 at 10:16 PM
tom m said…
Damn straight that you made the right call Phil. This gentleman is the epitome of the heart and soul of Delco . It will be the Delco Cruisers honor to help the Jones family continue the legacy of Scott. He Spent hours helping us every year. We will honor him on Sunday at the holiday cruise for kids . Again our honor and pleasure
Tom manning
President
Delco cruisers
December 3, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Joseph DiCarlantonio said…
Respect and admire that you appreciate a fellow neighbor bring light to our community and sell papers with out having to drop to the rest of society's sheepish flow. It was nice to view this instead of the horrible decisions and massive lost , Americans have to be reminded of on a daily basis.👏
December 3, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Unknown said…
I for one would like to thank you sincerely for giving Scott and his story the recognition and attention it deserves.
December 4, 2015 at 12:59 AM
Anonymous said…
You did a great job as did Rose Quinn. Scott was the hero we all need right now and to help one of his favorite causes will just for a few moments let everyone feel a little bit like a hero too.
December 4, 2015 at 4:23 AM
Unknown said…
You have once again shown the respect the The Daily Times has above All the rest. Scott was a true hero, he was a Marine, a Public Servant, A Volunteer, not to take away from what has happened in CA but we need to take care of Our Own right here, right now. Thank You. RIP Scott...
December 5, 2015 at 7:33 AM
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