As Talbot County comes to the close of 2021, it was particularly heartwarming for the Spy to discover that the Rails-to-Trails park has been named in memory of John F. Ford, the late Town of Easton Council’s president and long time staff member of the Chesapeake Museum Maritime Museum.
While President Ford had been honored earlier with a commemorative tree in that park, it was always hoped by this Spy that the entire site would be named in his honor since it more accurately reflected, in scale, John Ford’s major impact on this town that he loved so much.
Carolyn Jaffe says
It is SO fitting! Thank you, Town of Easton, for showing this deep respect for an honorable man! cj
Kay Perkins says
I think that is terrific and appropriate.
Bishop Joel Marcus Johnson says
What a wonderful, wise decision to name our peoples park after our good neighbor, friend and council president, John Ford. Makes the Town proud, and the heart grateful for his service. +Joel
Dodie Theune says
John Ford’s life was a contribution to everyone he knew. His legacy is the success of the Chesapeake Forum An Academy for Lifelong Learning
Maureen says
I had the privilege of serving on the Easton Town Council with John Ford. He was a man of reason and impeccable integrity. I am a better human for having known him. Our town is blessed to have had him as a leader.
Joan Wetmore says
What a perfect tribute!
Kelley Moran says
Such a fitting tribute to John’s life long service to the community. I was privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with John, community volunteers, the Mayor and Town staff to support the development of what until now was known as the RTC park. It warms my heart to know John’s name, dedication, vision, leadership, and commitment to service of others will be forever memorialized in this way. Thank you, Town of Easton.