Erin Hamlin Rocks!

Posted in Community ::: February 7, 2009 6:55 AM

 I think this quote sums it up nicely.  "In a part of the country and a time in the century when it seems like the only thing we get in the headlines is bad news, it will be nice to wake up in the morning and say 'At least we've got Erin Hamlin.'" - Syracuse University Professor of Popular Culture, Robert Thompson.  And that's exactly how I felt when I woke up this morning and learned that Remson's own Erin Hamlin won the Luge World Championships yesterday at Lake Placid with two first place, track record runs on Friday.  She is the first U.S. woman to win a world championship in Luge and only the second American to ever win a medal in luging, a sport dominated by Germans.  This 23 year old local girl, quite simply, rocked it.  She has now catapulted herself into being a favorite for the 2010 winter olympics.  But perhaps even more importantly, she has given this area something to cheer for.  When all we get is increased jobless rates and more business closings in the news lately, the idea of someone having worked their whole life for greatness and achieved it - well, that's a damn fine thing to see. Hmmm,  2010 Olympics in Vancouver - road trip anyone? 

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  1. Posted :: February 7th, 2009Fred Schmidt

    What a fine example for the young people of this country.

  2. Posted :: February 9th, 2009Buzz Ariglio

    Alright Greg, we’re all thrilled and proud of Erin but I think you’re still hungover about the Phillies. While I hope you’re right about Vancouver, we need to remember that Lake Placid is her "home track" so to speak. For her to be considered a "favorite" she’ll need to get on the podium a couple of more times. Congratulations to Erin on a great run at Lake Placid!! We’re proud of you.

  3. Posted :: March 9th, 2009Teresa Huggins

    Erin is one of the most genuine, dedicated young people I have met. A few years ago she gave a speech to the teens at Leaders for Life Camp at Hamilton College and they still refer to her message!...yes, small town girls can be all they can imagine! We have many more young people that are here on the planet to change the world! Hooray to you Erin!Thanks for being an Exceptional Role Model! Teresa Huggins

    http://`www.leadersforlifeinternational.com

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