Letter: Brian's extraordinary leadership will live
on forever
Friday, June 10, 2005
It was a beautiful day last Saturday, June 4, at the dedication ceremony
for Boston City Councilor Brian J. Honan Park, and I am sure that angel
Brian J. Honan was looking down from heaven saying "a job well done."
For Brian's dedication the weather was fantastic. The temperature range
was in the mid-70s with a clear blue sky and a sniff of breezes constantly
rotating.
As I arrived at 300 Allston St. for the Brian's Park dedication, I was
greeted by the most gracious greeting. Brian's mother and a couple of
her friends met me as I entered the premises. Mrs. Honan introduced herself
and welcomed me most graciously. I was most grateful.
The dedication of Boston City Councilor Brian J. Honan Park coincided
with Mr. and Mrs. Honan's 50th anniversary. The weather held up as a perfect
day for a perfect dedication. There were gracious speeches and acknowledgements
of the many dignitaries. Both mayoral candidates were present at the dedication.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino was the key speaker, and his opponent, At-Large
City Councilor Maura Hennigan and challenger for the mayor's seat, was
present at her best. I believe Brian would have been very pleased with
the turnout and success of the gathering.
The park will serve as a testament to Brian's extraordinary efforts on
behalf of the Allston-Brighton community, as everyone was aware that Brian
was a strong supporter and advocate for open space and green space, and
the park can serve as a reminder to Brian's efforts. Brian's extraordinary
leadership is a testament that all good public servants desire and subscribe
for.
While I didn't serve on the Boston City Council with Brian, I did serve
in the state Legislature with his brother, Kevin Honan, the state representative
who currently represents the Allston-Brighton area. With other representatives
at the State House, Kevin is also another excellent public servant. I
was very much aware of Brian's extraordinary efforts on behalf of the
Allston-Brighton community and thank Brian for his past efforts, and may
God forever keep him.
In ending this writing, I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Honan for their
graciousness and thank Kevin and the rest of the Honan family for being
such an excellent host and showing such gracefulness. Once again, I thank
the host for keeping Councilor Brian's extraordinary leadership well and
alive.
Althea Garrison
Boston