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An Editorial Opinion of The Greenville Advocate

 

There is an old adage, the origins of which many sources debate, which advises the reader that, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Because there is much truth in the proverb, The Greenville Advocate is holding a photo opportunity on July. 18 aimed at compiling the sentiments of community members into a cover photo for a special section to say, “Thank you” to local first responders.

At 6:30 a.m., the Advocate staff will join photographer Anna Findley in creating a photo representing the various agencies and personnel involved in responding to Butler County emergencies. To that end, we invite police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, emergency medical technicians and utility repair crews to join us at the Greenville Courthouse, where we will capture a photograph to grace the cover of a feature highlighting the men and women who serve their communities in some of life’s most difficult moments.

Frederick R. Barnard is widely attributed with publishing the adage, “One look is worth a thousand words,” in ‘Printer’s Ink’ in December 1921. The publication later printed the phrase in another form, “One picture is worth a thousand words” six years later, tailoring the proverb into a format still popular today.

The Advocate has published a first responder special for many years. Findley, compelled by a desire to honor local responders, created a photo in 2022 and graciously donated the image for the cover of that year’s Advocate feature.

Since then, the Advocate has improved upon the effort, developing an event where several photos are taken while our staff and the community have an opportunity to thank responders personally for their selfless service.

We invite responders to come out on July 18, in uniform, to be part of the picture. Lineup begins at 6:30 a.m. on the west side of the courthouse.

Community members are welcome to attend and say, “Thank you for what you do.”. We encourage residents to stop by for what we have discovered is a moving image, an assembly of men and women who offer Butler County countless hours of sacrifice and service.