Among the roster of high energy, traditional Columbus Day weekend activities in Old Forge—the parade, alumni soccer game, and soccer tournament—is a more somber event held at the Old Forge lakefront: the “46 Luv Balloons” launch.
The launch is held in memoriam of Matt Girouard and Craig Sears, local boys who lost their lives in an alcohol-related accident on October 11, 2009.
The 46 balloons signify their combined ages at the time of the accident. Continue reading